Hiking, Backpacking, & Outdoor Gear Product Reviews

The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Outdoorsy Dads in 2025

Father’s Day is on June 15, 2025, and what better way to celebrate the adventurous spirit of the man in your […]

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the adventurous spirit of moms […]

Backpacking the California Riding & Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree National Park had been a dream of mine. I finally […]

Choosing the right hiking shoes is key to comfort, performance, and safety. The right footwear prevents discomfort on rugged […]

A good night’s sleep can make or break any camping, backpacking, or car camping adventure. The right […]

The Altra Lone Peak 9 has officially hit the market, and as an avid hiker, I was eager to put them to the test. The Lone […]

My first hike of 2025 was to Mount Pinos and Sawmill Mountain, a trail I had planned to tackle in 2024 […]

In 2024, I participated in the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks Hiking Challenge (Southern California Six Pack of Peaks Challenge). In […]

As one of the alternate routes in the SoCal Six Pack of Peaks challenge, I chose Ontario Peak for the eighth […]

Review of the Garmin GPSMAP 67i and comparison to the GPSMAP 66i, Mini 2 and InReach Messenger plus[…]

If you’re planning a trip to Sequoia National Park for the first time, get ready for an unforgettable adventure. This guide […]