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Choosing your favorite hiking trails is no easy task. The United States is a big country, full of amazing natural wonders, so choosing the 10 best hikes in the United [...]

We were excited to try the new NeoAir XLite sleeping pad, as it would cut 150g (5 oz) from our backpacking kit.  We came away delighted with the NeoAir XLite [...]

We were amazed the first time we used our Platypus GravityWorks 2.0 water filter.  It was easy, quick and fast, getting us 2 liters of water before we knew it.  [...]

Are you looking to trek in Peru? While most people are drawn to the region around Cuzco, some of the best trekking on earth is in Cordillera Blanca and Cordillera [...]

One of the most important pieces of clothing on any adventure is your pants. But, with so many variations and types, it can be difficult to choose a pair that [...]

The Ecuador Inca Trail is a ~45km hike that follows the scattered remains of the Ecuadorian portion of the royal Inca road that used to link Cusco in Peru to [...]

If you want to escape the crowds of Iceland, there is no better place than the wild, northwest corner of the island – the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The Hornstrandir Nature [...]

The Laugavegur Trail is the most popular multi-day hike in Iceland, and for good reason! The scenery is spectacular and changes dramatically over the 4 days that most hikers take [...]

The Volcanic Trails Trek is a wonderful alternative to Iceland’s famous and very popular Laugavegur Trail. The Volcanic Trails trek is more challenging than the Laugavegur Trail and sees far [...]

In the Shadow of Vatnajökull is an off-the-beaten path, 4-day guided trek in one of the most remote hiking areas in Iceland. The landscapes in the Eastfjords are quite different [...]