Over two years ago, I found Outdoor Vitals; I was searching for gear to start building myself ...
For someone looking for a high-quality shelter for a thru-hike but at a decent overall cost where ...
As a foreigner in the bear country, you want to do the smart thing and make your ...
Learning how to pack a backpack for thru-hiking is essential for anyone who wants to complete a ...
Your shelter on a thru-hike needs to be as lightweight as possible while providing you quality protection ...
Choosing trekking poles is often a hard choice for new hikers. Do you want the lightest weight? ...
Pots for cooking are an essential piece of gear on the trail. But what pot sizes are ...
For many looking to start their thru-hiking trips have never heard of bear bags let alone done ...
When I started to prepare for my first thru-hikes, like the Lone Star Hiking Trail, I was ...
The big three are the core gear needed for relative safety and comfort on the trail. They ...
When thru-hiking, a first aid kit is one of the most critical pieces of gear you can ...
One constant in managing gear is ensuring you take care of it to lengthen its lifespan, and ...