What To Expect Backpacking the Colorado Trail: Your Ultimate 2025 Guide
Dreaming of hiking the Colorado Trail in 2025? Here's your full guide to segments, towns, gear, and tips for success on one of America's most stunning long-distance trails.
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2025 Six Moon Designs Warehouse Sale
Score up to 40% off award-winning ultralight gear during the Six Moon Designs Warehouse Sale! Save big on tents, packs, and accessories—while supplies last.
Gear Review: Ultralight COOLPLUS Crew By PAKA
The PAKA Ultralight COOLPLUS Crew is a trail-ready shirt made to beat the heat. We tested it in alpine sun and high desert —here’s how it performed.
Black Diamond Launches the Solution 1.0: Lightweight, Versatile Insulation for High-Movement Adventures
Black Diamond’s new Solution 1.0 jacket delivers high-performance synthetic insulation and breathable stretch side panels—perfect for spring alpine missions and fast-paced climbs.
Review: Angry Pika Food Co. Adventure Food
We tested Angry Pika’s granolas and trail cookies—here’s why this Montana brand is quickly becoming a backpacking food favorite.
SALE: Huge Savings on Therm-a-Rest, MSR & More During Cascade Designs’ 2025 Memorial Day Sale
Get ready for summer adventures with Cascade Designs’ Memorial Day Sale! Save 25% on MSR tents, including FreeLite and Hubba Hubba Bikepack, and Therm-a-Rest sleeping pads like the XLite NXT and XTherm NXT. Learn more here!
Gear Review: Distance 1500 Headlamp By Black Diamond
Looking for a headlamp that’s lightweight but built for real mountain use? The Black Diamond Distance 1500 delivers 1500 lumens, reactive lighting, and rechargeable flexibility. Read our full review of this powerful headlamp built for runners, climbers, and hikers.