The Trailhead

CRUX 40 VS HEADWALL 55 SKI PACKS: DIG IN WITH CARVER CULBECK

The Trailhead

Every journey has a first step. And some of the greatest, most meaningful journeys begin at trailheads. Welcome to ours! Here you’ll learn about gear, see route and trail intel, and dive into stories, images, and videos from our global community of adventureheads like you. Think of it like "The Third Place"–not home, not work, but your other most important/favorite place. The spot to hang out around like-minded people and have your life decisions and priorities validated. You won't need to justify your latest gear purchase or explain why you're using up all your paid time off hours to this crowd. They get it. Let’s go!

THE SHAKEDOWN – 02: SLEEPING BAGS + QUILTS

THE SHAKEDOWN – 02: SLEEPING BAGS + QUILTS

A GOOD NIGHT’S REST IS AS IMPORTANT AS ANY OTHER PIECE OF BACKPACKING GEAR. A high-quality ultralight sleeping bag or quilt will be built with 800-950 fill down. Some are constructed using water-...
Ultralight Gear List for Thru Hiking and Backpacking

Ultralight Gear List for Backpacking and Thru Hiking

Mike St. Pierre is the founder and CEO of Hyperlite Mountain Gear. His passion for the outdoors and specifically for the ultralight approach to the outdoors drove him to found HMG and now drives HM...
How to Make Your Own Ultralight First Aid Kit, Redux

How to Make Your Own Backpacking First Aid Kit

We first published this guide to making your own ultralight backpacking first aid kit a little over a year and half ago. In the lead up to this year’s backpacking and thru hiking season, thought we...
Carry a Lighter Pack: 3 Tips To Reduce Food, H2O & Fuel Weight

Carry a Lighter Pack: 3 Tips To Reduce Food, H2O & Fuel Weight

Streamline Your Consumables to Carry a Lighter Pack & Enhance Your Adventure. Text by Philip Werner Ultralight backpackers spend a great deal of time and effort reducing the weight of their gea...