My Complete Outdoor Gear List (Updated 2026)
This outdoor gear list is the result of six years of hard, real-world testing on the trail and at camp, helping […]
Category: Gear Review
Browse my outdoor gear reviews and real-world gear reviews from hikes, road trips, and backpacking trips across the U.S. I only review gear I’ve personally used, from trail runners and tents to sleeping bags, satellite messengers, apps, and the small essentials I rely on outdoors.
For even more tested favorites, explore my curated gear shop, where every listing includes my firsthand experience.
Mountain Hardwear Mineral King All Season Tent Review
The Mineral King All Season tent by Mountain Hardwear is a rugged upgrade to one of my favorite shelters. I’ve used […]
Outdoorsy Van Rental Review: First Vanlife Experience
A little over a year ago, a camping trip through the Death Valley backcountry with friends in truck campers and […]
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 review you’ll find here is based on a full year of real use: day hikes, […]
Altra Lone Peak 9+ Review: LP9+ vs LP9 vs GTX vs LP8
My Altra Lone Peak 9+ review starts with why I decided to upgrade from the Lone Peak 8 and 9 and […]
AllTrails Review: Free vs Paid (Plus & Peak): Is It Worth It?
If you’ve ever searched for a new hike, chances are you’ve used or at least heard of the AllTrails app. It’s […]
Altra Lone Peak 9 Review: 7 vs 8 vs 9 vs 9+ Comparison
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 […]
Garmin GPSMAP 67i Review & Which InReach Suits You?
Review of the Garmin GPSMAP 67i and comparison to the GPSMAP 66i, Mini 2 and InReach Messenger plus[…]
Altra Lone Peak 8 Review & Comparison to Lone Peak 7
Altra recently launched the Lone Peak 8, and I couldn’t help but buy a pair! In this post, you’ll find my […]