Discover the best deals at the REI Anniversary Sale 2026 from May 15th to May 25th! Save up to 25% on hiking, camping, and backpacking gear during REI Co-op’s biggest sale of the year. Whether you're a beginner or upgrading your equipment, this sale is the perfect time to invest in top-quality outdoor gear.

Looking for the best women’s hiking pants for hiking and backpacking? In this guide, I share my top hiking pant recommendations based on 6+ years of hiking and testing. From lightweight, breathable options to durable, sun-protective fabrics, find the perfect women’s hiking pants for your next adventure.

Looking for the best women’s hiking shoes or boots? After thousands of miles of hiking, I'm sharing my favorite hiking shoes, hiking boots, and trail runners for day hikes, backpacking, and thru-hiking.

Find the best deals from the REI Cyber Week Sale 2025, running November 29–December 8! I’ve rounded up my favorite discounts on hiking, camping, and winter gear, great picks for your next adventure or for holiday gifting.

Find the best deals from the REI Holiday Sale 2025, running November 14–24! I’ve rounded up my favorite discounts on hiking, camping, and winter gear, great picks for your next adventure or for holiday gifting.

Learn about the best hikes off Mount Baker Highway (Highway 542) in Washington! This guide includes everything from short and easy scenic hikes to longer, challenging adventures. These North Cascades trails feature glacier views, alpine lakes, and epic mountain views.

Here is my complete Sunshine Coast Trail gear list from my 2025 thru-hike. See everything I packed for this 111-mile hike in British Columbia, Canada.

In search of the best hiking shorts for women? After thousands of miles of hiking, I'm sharing my favorite shorts for day hikes, backpacking, trail running, and more – including the best lined, unlined, and biker shorts for hiking.

Discover the best deals at the REI Anniversary Sale 2025 from May 16th to May 26th! Save up to 30% on hiking, camping, and backpacking gear during REI Co-op’s biggest sale of the year. Whether you're a beginner or upgrading your equipment, this sale is the perfect time to invest in top-quality outdoor gear.

Looking for the best sun hoodies and long-sleeve shirts for hiking, backpacking, and thru-hiking? In this guide, I share my top picks based on 6+ years of testing. From lightweight, breathable options to durable, sun-protective fabrics, find the perfect sun hoodie or shirt for your next outdoor adventure.

I go through my top 4 methods for carrying your camera while backpacking and thru-hiking, including the Hyperlite Mountain Gear Camera Pod, Peak Design Capture Clip, fanny packs, and storing your camera inside your backpack.

In this Kari Traa base layer review, I go into detail about the best women’s merino wool base layers for winter activities, from skiing to hiking and more. From comfort to style, I break down the features of Kari Traa's base layer tops, pants, and accessories.

Staying hydrated when backpacking and thru-hiking is crucial and the right water filter or purifier can make all the difference. In this post, I break down the best options—Sawyer Squeeze/Micro Squeeze, Katadyn BeFree, and Aquamira—sharing when I use each and why they’re my go-to choices for backpacking and thru-hiking.

Here are the best deals during the REI Winter Sale 2024, running from November 15 to November 25! In this post, I provide a curated list of gear that is now on sale. Don’t miss out on these limited-time offers during REI’s Winter Sale 2024!

Looking for the perfect camera bag for your hiking adventures? Here is my comprehensive review of the Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG) Camera Pod, which is an ultralight and weatherproof camera bag. I go over its specs, features, and how it performed on my thru-hike of the Wonderland Trail.

Learn about the ultralight backpacking gear I used on my 2024 Wonderland Trail thru-hike in this detailed gear and packing list. The Wonderland Trail (WT) is a 93-mile loop around Mount Rainier, also known by its original name, Tahoma, given by the native Puyallup Tribe.

Learn about the best deals on backpacking, camping, and hiking gear during REI’s Labor Day Sale and save up to 40%! Explore my curated list of the best REI Labor Day deals.

Discover the best deals on backpacking, camping, and hiking gear during REI’s 4th of July Sale and save up to 40%! Don’t miss out on these great savings—explore my curated list of the best REI 4th of July deals.

Discover the best deals at the REI Anniversary Sale 2024 from May 17th to May 27th! Save up to 30% on hiking, camping, and backpacking gear during REI Co-op’s biggest sale of the year. Whether you're a beginner or upgrading your equipment, this sale is the perfect time to invest in top-quality outdoor gear.

Discover the best winter hikes near Seattle, Washington, with this comprehensive guide. From breathtaking mountain vistas to serene forest trails, find a variety of scenic hikes suitable for all skill levels. Get detailed information on hike lengths, elevation gains, and required permits.