What to Pack for a Fall Canoe Camping Trip
Here’s what to wear, how to prepare and what to pack for a canoe camping trip when temps are cool and waterways are quiet.
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10 Haunted Hikes to Celebrate Spooky Season!
Spooky season is our favorite time of year here at Terradrift. Halloween is our favorite holiday, we love Dia de los Muertos traditions, and frankly, we embody the spirit of the season year-round. So you know we’re always down for a haunted hike, eerie trail and darkly historic adventure. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from across the U.S. Here are 10 haunted hikes to get your heart pumping (in all the ways).
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The New AllTrails Peak Membership Features are Worth the Price! Here’s Why.
This summer, AllTrails, one of our favorite hiking apps quietly launched a new membership tier with all sorts of new features: Peak. We’ve always loved the app for how easy it makes finding good hiking trails in new destinations, how it keeps track of hikes we’ve completed, and keeps us on track and from getting lost if we end up on the wrong path. But now, there’s so much more to love. So whether you’re sticking with the free membership or upgrading to the newest paid membership tier, AllTrails is worth a look.
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There’s a Perfect Fleece for Every Outdoor Activity. Here’s How to Choose.
While a nice, thick, cozy fabric is often the first thing we think of when someone mentions “fleece,” when it comes to this innovative material, the options are practically endless. And many are best suited for very different types of outdoor activities, from chilling at the bar aprés ski to hiking up a mountain. So we rounded up our three favorite main types of fleece and break down what each is best for. Because what’s the best fleece material is based on what you’re up to.
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The 5 Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (According to Experts)
Dreaming of a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park or Estes Park, Colorado? Why wouldn’t you be?! They’re beautiful destinations in every season and for adventurers who love to meaner in the mountains, this part of Colorado is a great place to do it. We’ve spent some time in the park ourselves, but we also called on a few experts to share what they think are the best hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), all so you can hit trails with confidence knowing you experienced the best the park has to offer.
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Adapt(ive): Help Us Make Our Film by Supporting it on Kickstarter!
Mountain biking’s elitist culture has long excluded adaptive athletes, but these mountain bikers are building community, riding for their right to belong, and proving that biking is more than a sport, it’s life-changing: joy on two wheels that should be open to everyone. So we’re making a short documentary film to celebrate cycling in a less conventional form. But we need your help to finish it; support the project on Kickstarter!
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A Portable Soda Stream?! The Aerflo Bottle Carbonates Water Whenever, Wherever
If there’s one thing I love after a long hike on a hot day or when kicking it around the campfire in the evening it’s sparkling water. Sure, camp cocktails are great, but frankly, I don’t need alcohol to celebrate. If you feel the same and you can never keep enough cans of sparkling water in the house (or the cooler), then the Aerflo System Bottle is for you: a reusable water bottle that carbonates water at the touch of a button (OK, several touches).
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REI’s Member Days are Here! And the Savings, Though Limited, are HUGE.
For 11 day from September 12-22, REI’s Member Days offer exclusive deals and expanded benefits to REI Co-op Members, from double rewards to discounts on used gear. Want to know if you should shop now to save some cash? Read on to learn more about the benefits.
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The 4+ Best Ultralight Sleeping Pads (That Are Also More Sustainable)
Consider yourself an ultralight backpacker? Or just want to trim some weight from your pack? Ready to upgrade from an old, leaky air mattress to something more reliable? An ultralight sleeping pad is the way to go. But choosing one can be a pain, especially if you’d prefer to buy from a sustainable brand or score a pad that’s made of more responsible materials. Fortunately, we’ve tested plenty over the years. Here are a few ultralight sleeping pads we love (inflatable and foam) and that are perfect for all kinds of ultralight backpacking adventures–but that don’t sacrifice comfort.
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Ultralight Pad Pumps FTW! 3 Inflatable Pad Pumps, Ranked
Love them or hate them, these ultralight pad pumps make quick work of setting up camp. Are they worth a few extra ounces? You decide.
