Compact - The Zoom UL packs down smaller than most air pads. The only real competition in the packability arena is the Therm-a-Rest Uberlite, and still ...

Excellent pockets - The bottom pocket and front pocket of the Unbound 40 are so good that we had to give them their own shoutout, but we really love all ...

Resupply PointsBecause you’ll be on the trail for 2-3 weeks, you won’t be able to carry all your food in your pack. You’ll need to stop and resupply ...

What Gear Should I Pack?TentYour tent will be one of the four heaviest items in your backpack, so it should be one of the first places you look to keep ...

Already do a lot of cooking at home? You might prefer preparing an entire meal to dry in your food dehydrator vs. drying and assembling individual ...

BACKPACKING FOOD - Good food is really important for any backpacking trip, so it’s well worth the effort to put together a simple meal plan before your ...

Camping FoodThe camp kitchen and your food system will vary greatly depending on how much or little you want to cook on your camping trip. Some people ...

BEST TIME TO TREKTechnically you can hike in Nepal year round, but most trekkers choose between the two peak hiking seasons of fall and spring. If it’s ...

Excellent weather protection - DCF fabric is waterproof by nature, and the Unbound 2 comes fully seam-taped and has a significant bathtub floor to keep ...

3-SEASON VERSATILITY - The Copper Spur is a 3-season tent, meaning it will work well under most spring, summer, and fall backpacking conditions. The ...