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!
GET THE EFFICIENCY OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM: A HOW-TO WITH TINA CURRIN
Words and Photos by Tina Currin @tinacurrin
When you make a great sandwich, do you slap mayo on the bottom slice where it belongs, or do you smear it on top like you’re decorating a birthday cake? ...
DAILY DRIVER SETUP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
I work in the outdoor apparel industry at Florence, a new brand made for thriving in the elements.
Hygiene
There’s the “must’ve been out for a hike” scent, and then there’s the “thawed out from permafrost after a thousand years” aroma.
Kitchen Cookware
A trusted mug, pot, or spoon can be favorite pieces of gear in a backpacker’s kit.
Water Treatment
Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink? Not likely.
TWENTY, TWENTY, TWENTY FOUR HOURS TO GO: QUICK OVERNIGHT GEAR LISTS!
Photo: @spmartin You never know when the urge might be too much to bear–you gotta spend a night outside!
Ultralight Backpack
Whether you’re a backpacker, thru hiker, backcountry packrafter, bikepacker, climber, or world traveler, the one thing everyone could all give three cheers to is the mighty pack.
Sleeping Bags + Quilts
What could be said about the importance of a quality sleeping bag or quilt that wouldn’t be universally understood?
Chasing Ten With Tyson Perkins
How long have you been going light? I started really getting into backpacking with a few roommates at the time around 2012.
A GRAND CANYONEERING ADVENTURE: PIPE CREEK TO PHANTOM RANCH
Words and Photos by Peter Bugg @bugglife One of my favorite video games is Plants vs. Zombies.
GEAR LIST AND AN IDEAL BASE WEIGHT FOR HIKING THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL
So! You've decided to go for a 2,190-mile walk in the woods! First off, CONGRATULATIONS!
Chasing Ten With Taylor Bracher
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.
