by hikerevangelinafrank | Jun 8, 2023 | Travel Adventures
Father’s Day (Sunday, June 18th) is the perfect time to show your dad (or the father of your children) some love. If the special guy in your life loves hiking, backpacking, or camping, we’ve got you covered with plenty of outdoor-inspired gift ideas your old...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Jun 7, 2023 | Travel Adventures
PHOTO CREDIT: HEATHER ELDRIDGE (CLEVERHIKER.COM) Big Agnes has a solid reputation for making some of the most comfortable backpacking products on the market. More comfort can often mean gear that’s slightly heavier and bulkier, but the Zoom UL pad is the best of...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Apr 28, 2023 | Travel Adventures
Camping is a classic way to commune with nature and spend time with family and friends. It’s good for the body, mind, and spirit to mix up our routines and get outside for some fun and relaxation. But we know how daunting packing for multi-day camping trips can be....
by hikerevangelinafrank | Apr 28, 2023 | Travel Adventures
The John Muir Trail is one of the most spectacular stretches of trail in the world. The JMT traverses the High Sierras of California for 210 miles over high mountain passes and through pristine wilderness dotted with alpine lakes. It’s a rewarding challenge like few...
by hikerevangelinafrank | Apr 28, 2023 | Travel Adventures
After years of honing our backpacking gear to perfect the balance of weight, comfort, and preparedness, these are the items you’ll find in our backpacks. We gravitate towards lightweight gear because we find it much more enjoyable to hike with light packs, but we do...