Backpacking

Think sleeping on bare ground makes you tough? Physics disagrees. Your body heat escapes while rocks dig into your back. A sleeping pad changes everything.

Cozy dreams or midnight shivers? The age-old battle between backpacking quilts and sleeping bags will change how you sleep outdoors forever.

Carry less than 10 pounds and hike pain-free? Ultralight backpacking isn't just for gear obsessives—it's liberation on the trail. Your back will thank you.

Your backpack weighs you down with clothes you'll never use. This stripped-down approach slashes weight, works in temperatures from 30-80°F, and revolutionizes your hiking efficiency.

Is ditching half your gear freedom or folly? 40% of backpackers suffer pack injuries yearly, but ultralight solutions come with their own painful tradeoffs. Your wilderness experience hangs in the balance.

X-Mid Pro 1 vs 2: Is sacrificing 10 square feet worth getting a shelter to 15.5 oz on trail? One is ultimate for size, the other my sanity during a relentless Texan downpour. The choice can haunt ultralight backpackers.