backpacking

The British Columbian Wilderness and the Baddest Water Filter Ever Built

300 miles north of Vancouver lies the Great Bear Rainforest. It’s a huge, rugged, chunk of land with ample diversity of scenery, and the best part is that it is very, very sparsely populated. Think Yellowstone minus the tourists. In a nutshell, you want to go to there. I had a series of places I…

Tech News Brent Rose Nov 13

How To Backpack Alberta’s Most Scenic Trail

Alberta’s Skyline Trail is popular for a reason. It offers stunning alpine scenery, exciting hiking, and it’s easy to access. We spent two days trekking it; here’s everything you need to know to tackle it yourself. Why should you go? Hikers are greeted with alpine country within a few hours of embarking on the Skyline…

Tech News Chris Brinlee Jr Nov 10

How To Pack A Backpack, The Right Way

What you put where for your backpacking adventure will determine how comfortable you are and how far you can walk. We made a little video to show you how to get it right. IndefinitelyWild is a new publication about adventure travel in the outdoors, the vehicles and gear that get us there and the people…

Tech News Wes Siler Oct 21

REI Traverse Pack Review: Just Right, At The Right Price

Meet my new favorite backpack. At 48 liters, the REI Traverse is just the right size for shorter trips, secures its load so tight that it’s silent, makes room for oddly-shaped equipment and provides ample airflow across your back. All that for just $169. What Is It? The Traverse is a new pack made and…

Reviews Wes Siler Sep 4

Ultralight Backpacking Tarps Go Mainstream

Targeted at people who prioritize backpack weight over sleeping comfort and weather protection, ultralight tarps and the tiny companies that hand make them were, until now, pretty rare. But this one is made by Mountain Safety Research, one of the most-respected names in tents. Get ready for a new era of minimalist camping. Ultralight backpacking…

Tech News Wes Siler Aug 6

Slingfin 2Lite Review: Everest Tent Tech For The Backpacker

A new American company that makes the strongest tents on Everest has just launched this new line for backpackers. They’re as light as anything else out there, but much stronger, much more livable and, believe it or not, cheaper too. We took one up the highest mountain in the lower 48. What Is It? The…

Reviews Wes Siler Jul 28

The Hardest Hike In America? We Backpack The Sierra High Route

Stretching 200 miles through the Sierra Nevada, most of the High Route is off-trail, posing challenges both physical and mental as you attempt to navigate dangerous, unmarked terrain. It took us two solid weeks. Worth it? Well, at least the photos came out good. Brutal. That’s how I’d describe my experience on the Sierra High…

Tech News Chris Brinlee Jr Jul 16

Can A Cube-Like Shape Really Make A Better Tent?

Earlier this year we told you about a new generation of tents that are ditching the traditional domes and triangles for an all-new shape: cubes. And man, you guys found some flaws in that idea. Will the roof pool rain or the sides collapse in high wind? We took one backpacking in Yosemite to find…

Reviews Daniel Bruce Lee May 27

Why Hammocks Suck

I’m writing this with a sore back and exhausted from not getting enough sleep over the weekend. Hammocks lure you in with the romantic appeal of above-the-ground, free swinging sleep, then pounce on you with a poorly insulated, biomechanically painful design. Angle Matters Yes, I know I’m laying in it wrong in these photos. Sorry,…

Reviews Wes Siler Mar 31

This Water Bottle Filters All Germs As You Drink

Worry about dirty water when you’re traveling, biking or hiking and don’t want to fuss with a complicated, heavy filter or pollute the taste of your drinking water with chemical treatments? This new Naked Filter from Liquidity promises to remove “99.9999%” of bacteria and protozoa as you sip. There’s obviously already a ton of water…

Tech News Wes Siler Mar 12

How To Find a Friend to Take on Your Next Camping Adventure

Adventure is calling! But, it can be a lonely pursuit. Ever wanted to convince a pretty guy or girl to come with you or just want to share the experience with a new friend? Here’s how, and how to make sure they have a good time, too. https://gizmodo.com/how-to-find-a-friend-to-take-on-your-next-camping-adven-1687567846

Tech News Kyra Sacdalan Feb 23

How To Find a Friend to Take on Your Next Camping Adventure

Adventure is calling! But, it can be a lonely pursuit. Ever wanted to convince a pretty guy or girl to come with you or just want to share the experience with a new friend? Here’s how, and how to make sure they have a good time, too. Camping is a pastime that anyone from the…

Tech News Kyra Sacdalan Feb 23

23 Household Items That Can Double As (Effective) Camping Gear

Spend money on the big ticket camping items that ensure your comfort and safety. Don’t spend money on all the little stuff that can often be better handled by supplies you already own. https://gizmodo.com/23-household-items-that-can-double-as-effective-campi-1685708881

Tech News Wes Siler Feb 13

23 Household Items That Can Double As (Effective) Camping Gear

Spend money on the big ticket camping items that ensure your comfort and safety. Don’t spend money on all the little stuff that can often be better handled by supplies you already own. https://gizmodo.com/a-basic-guide-to-cheap-outdoors-gear-for-broke-adventur-1682102787 Cotton Balls and Vaseline: Hands down the most effective and easiest to use fire starter there is. Also the cheapest. Just…

Tech News Wes Siler Feb 13

Why Your Next Tent Might Be A Cube

The next generation of ultralight backpacking tents is adopting vertical walls and square shapes to maximize living space while shedding weight. Here’s how they work and what these new tents mean for your next camping trip. https://gizmodo.com/why-your-next-tent-might-be-a-cube-1685252206

Reviews Wes Siler Feb 11

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

You want to wear hiking boots to go hiking, right? That may be conventional outdoors wisdom, but often, it’s not the right answer. Let’s examine the merits of each and try to help you find the right solution. Each of us has our own individual needs for footwear. A lot of which shoe or boot…

Tech News Wes Siler Jan 30

A Basic Guide To Cheap Outdoors Gear For Broke Adventurers

On a budget but still want to be comfortable and safe on your outdoors adventures? Here’s a guide to what you need to spend money on, what you don’t and how to find effective clothing, tools, boots, bags and whatnot on a budget. We’ll focus here on general gear for basic outdoors pursuits like hiking,…

Tech News Wes Siler Jan 27

How To Use A Map And Compass

This article will save your life. A basic paper map is the simplest, most reliable and most effective way to find your location and navigate somewhere else. But, in the age of GPS and Google Maps, many people have forgotten how to use one. Here’s how to never get lost again. But I’ve Got A…

Tech News Wes Siler Jan 19

Adventure: California’s Lost Coast

Way up at the top of Northern California is a little piece of wilderness called The Lost Coast. It’s too rugged to build on, meaning it’s the last coastline here that’s unspoiled. It’s also dangerous, as you can see in this picture. Especially in winter, during a storm. Let’s go backpacking! “I’m from here! I…

Tech News Wes Siler Jan 13

What It’s Like To Live In The World’s Lightest Freestanding Tent

Do you get wet when it rains? Can you feel the weight saving on your back? Are the tiny interior proportions worth a few fewer ounces? And, most importantly, can it contain an 85lbs, half-wild dog? We spent a week living in the 1 lbs, 9 oz Big Agnes Fly Creek 2 Platinum so you…

Reviews Wes Siler Jan 9

backpacking

The British Columbian Wilderness and the Baddest Water Filter Ever Built

How To Backpack Alberta’s Most Scenic Trail

How To Pack A Backpack, The Right Way

REI Traverse Pack Review: Just Right, At The Right Price

Ultralight Backpacking Tarps Go Mainstream

Slingfin 2Lite Review: Everest Tent Tech For The Backpacker

The Hardest Hike In America? We Backpack The Sierra High Route

Can A Cube-Like Shape Really Make A Better Tent?

Why Hammocks Suck

This Water Bottle Filters All Germs As You Drink

How To Find a Friend to Take on Your Next Camping Adventure

How To Find a Friend to Take on Your Next Camping Adventure

23 Household Items That Can Double As (Effective) Camping Gear

23 Household Items That Can Double As (Effective) Camping Gear

Why Your Next Tent Might Be A Cube

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

A Basic Guide To Cheap Outdoors Gear For Broke Adventurers

How To Use A Map And Compass

Adventure: California’s Lost Coast

What It’s Like To Live In The World’s Lightest Freestanding Tent

The ‘Mass Effect’ Show is Getting Rewritten to Get Greenlit

See the Early Stages of How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brought Rocky to Life

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

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Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

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backpacking

The British Columbian Wilderness and the Baddest Water Filter Ever Built

How To Backpack Alberta’s Most Scenic Trail

How To Pack A Backpack, The Right Way

REI Traverse Pack Review: Just Right, At The Right Price

Ultralight Backpacking Tarps Go Mainstream

Slingfin 2Lite Review: Everest Tent Tech For The Backpacker

The Hardest Hike In America? We Backpack The Sierra High Route

Can A Cube-Like Shape Really Make A Better Tent?

​Why Hammocks Suck

This Water Bottle Filters All Germs As You Drink

How To Find a Friend to Take on Your Next Camping Adventure

How To Find a Friend to Take on Your Next Camping Adventure

23 Household Items That Can Double As (Effective) Camping Gear

23 Household Items That Can Double As (Effective) Camping Gear

Why Your Next Tent Might Be A Cube

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

A Basic Guide To Cheap Outdoors Gear For Broke Adventurers

How To Use A Map And Compass

Adventure: California’s Lost Coast

What It’s Like To Live In The World’s Lightest Freestanding Tent

The ‘Mass Effect’ Show is Getting Rewritten to Get Greenlit

See the Early Stages of How ‘Project Hail Mary’ Brought Rocky to Life

‘Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Marshall Acton III Home Speaker Drops to a Record Low, the Deal Countdown Has Already Started

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

I’m Worried About the Helpless AI Disruptors of the Future

Russia Allegedly Swung at VPNs but Accidentally Hit Its Own Banking Sector Instead

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Aqara Smart Lock U400 Review: Hands-free Unlocking at Its Best

MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ Review: A Solid 2-in-1 Laptop With Some Glaring Flaws

Sonos Play Review: Call It a Comeback

Sonos Era 100 SL Review: The Cheapest Way Into Wired Sonos Sound

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