Leatherman Signal Multi-Tool Review
During any backpacking trip, a reliable multi-tool is crucial to basic responsibilities like chopping food to more complex duties like gear repair and equipment improvisation. The[Read More…]
Articles by: Liz Forster
Sierra Designs Zissou Plus Sleeping Bag – Gear Review
For warmth and comfort, down sleeping bags are the obvious choice. Fears of complete saturation and loss of all of those warmth properties prevented me[Read More…]
Sierra Designs Flashlight 1 Tent – Gear Review
Going to wild places with Sierra Designs Flashlight 1 Tent. When solo camping, I prioritize light weight. For the past couple of years, though, I[Read More…]
Exploring Iconic Colorado Springs Hikes Like a Local
Colorado Springs, Colo., is often seen as an urban gateway to some of the best outdoor recreation in the country. In fact, it is the[Read More…]
Iceland Backpacking – 5 Things to Know Before Booking Your Trip to Iceland
Our adventure travel reporter, Liz Forster, is once again on the trail and filed this trip report from London. Find out about the next big[Read More…]
7 Tips for a Successful Solo Trip
Hiking and camping can be some of the most peaceful, and often spiritual, activities. It reminds us to open our ears to every rustling leaf[Read More…]
The SALEWA ALP Trainer Mid Boots “NEW for Fall 2015” Review
For years, I have owned two pairs of hiking boots: an industrial boot able to carry me through 30 days in Alaska with a 60[Read More…]
Life n Soul BM101 Bluetooth Speaker Review
With the Life n Soul BM101 Bluetooth Speaker, you get what you pay for in terms of sound, battery life, weight and size. At $24.99,[Read More…]
The Truce Between the East vs the West
Any magazine photo spread illustrating backpacking in the United States feature the grand peaks of the West, from Denali in Alaska to Mt. Rainier in[Read More…]
Man’s Best Friend Trail Tips – Hiking with your Dog
Hiking fosters some of the most profound social interactions whether for four miles or four weeks. The disconnect from technology, work, and school facilitates honest[Read More…]
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