Section

Gear

Good gear is the gear that fits you and the trip. These guides focus on sizing, fit, use, and care, not on chasing the newest model.

In this section

3 guides in Gear

Each one is field-tested and, where safety is involved, checked by a qualified responder.

A backpack is the one piece of gear you wear for every mile, so fit matters more than features. This section covers how…

A sleeping bag has one job, which is to keep you warm at the lowest temperature you expect to sleep in. This section…

A water filter makes backcountry water safe to drink by removing the organisms that make you sick. This section covers…

Responder-reviewedSafety pages checked by a wilderness first responder

Primary sourcesNPS, USFS, Leave No Trace, wilderness medicine

No fake conditionsTrail facts are dated, sourced, or marked unverified

Field-testedWritten by people who log the miles