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!
2024 THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING
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...
One Hundred Divided By Eight: Deedra Zeeh Goes to School in the Appalachian Trail's 100-Mile Wilderness
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...
A Life of Miles: Introducing Jeff Garmire, and an Invitation to Pick His Brain
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...
Raise the Roof – The Incomparable Qualities of the Ultamid (and Tips and Tricks for Set Up and Care)
Hopefully, when one thinks of “home,” they’re quick to jump to their own combinations of security, comfort, sentimentality, and pride. Imagine if you could take that thing called home and change th...
Tips from a Triple Crowner: Pack Like A Pro
Words by Annie MacWilliams // Photos by Brian Threlkeld
One of the biggest differences between mainstream brand backpacks and ultralight backpacks is the amount of bells and whistles. Removable bra...
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...
Pack Discipline Starts Here: Stuff Sacks + Pods
No Matter Where You Are. Every Piece of Gear Matters. A perfected ultralight set up results in more time to enjoy the experiences of your endeavor. Our Dyneema® Composite Fabrics (formerly Cuben Fi...
Double Duty: Lightening Your Backpacking Load with Multi-Purpose Gear
“If you can’t ride two horses at once you shouldn’t be in the circus.” – James Maxton (1885-1946) Text by Cam Honan One of many ways in which a hiker can lower his or her pack weight is by using m...
Pack Reviews: What is the consensus on our packs?
Our ultralight packs are meant to be used hard. Adventurers across the spectrum agree. Read the gear reviews… We make gear that is meant to be used. Hard. And no one puts our gear through its paces...
