From Hyperlite Mountain Gear Huge skies, dense forests, shades of blue and green you’ve never imagined. Climbing peaks and covering distances you didn’t think you could. The sense of accomplishment...

So! You've decided to go for a 2,190-mile walk in the woods! First off, CONGRATULATIONS! The Appalachian Trail is a transformative experience for those who follow its iconic white blazes. Second, g...

Words and Photos by Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles and always counting, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. Jeff Garmire (@thefreeoutside) is still heading out whenever he can...

Words and Photos by Tina Haver Currin Like Newton's third law of motion, what gear goes out must inevitably come back in. And if you're anything like me, you pull goodies from your gear closet with...

Words & Photos by Deedra Zeeh What do you tell others about a 100-mile walk in the woods? How do you describe it? Do you tell them that you feel more alive than you have in years? Do you tell t...

Words and Photos by Zac Boston One of our favorite local dudes, Zac Boston, is nothing if not goal oriented. Just before leaving for a southbound hike of the Appalachian Trail, he was kind enough t...

Words & photos by Jeff Garmire Thirty thousand miles, give or take a few yards or inches, all done on foot. At least, that was the current total at the time this post was put together. Jeff Gar...

Words & photos by Michael DeYoung I’m Michael DeYoung, and I am a former Air Force meteorologist. For the past 30 years, I have been a travel and adventure photographer with a commercial career...

You can have all the best gear and the most active imagination while picturing yourself in the wild, but for the inexperienced, the anxiety about the unknown can get in the way of getting feet out ...

How long have you been going light? 7 years What’s the base weight of your pack before adding consumables like food and fuel? 10.98 lb Beyond the “The Ten” items, what other kinds of gear do you m...

How long have you been going light? Five years What’s the base weight of your pack before adding consumables like food and fuel? 12 pounds, 8 ounces Beyond the “The Ten” items, what other kinds of...

How long have you been going light? Five years. What’s the base weight of your pack before adding consumables like food and fuel? 8.8 lbs Beyond the “The Ten” items, what other kinds of gear do y...