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Snowshoe Review: MSR Snowshoes for Big Spenders AND the Budget Conscious

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:58:18 +0000

Snowshoes. We love 'em. They allow us to get outside and blaze trails all winter long, no matter how much white powder covers the route. Indeed, we're convinced they're an essential piece of gear every outdoorist should keep in their closet. But with so many options to choose from (and so many price points!), how can one possibly be convinced they're getting the best snowshoes for the money? We recently tested two pairs of snowshoes from MSR and will help you map out the differences, plus answer some of your burning questions, like what snowshoes to buy, if expensive snowshoes are worth it, or which MSR snowshoes are the best of the best. Read on.

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What Bikepacking White Rim Trail in Canyonlands is REALLY Like

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:27:51 +0000

Keen to ride 100 miles on rocky, dusty dirt track and off-road trails, climb 7,097 feet of elevation, camp in the desert with no water availability, and sit on a bike saddle for something like 14 hours over three days or so? Then you're ready for bikepacking White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park.

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REI Cyber Week Sale: The 10 Best Backpacking and Camping Deals [2024]

Alisha McDarris — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 04:38:49 +0000

It's that time of year, again! Time for the annual REI Cyber Week Sale! Which means tons of camping and backpacking gear is on sale! So we rounded up 10 items we think are worth a look AND can be bought with a solid discount this holiday season. Bonus: these items are also more sustainable options. So if you need some new gear, now’s the time. Just make sure to shop between November 30-December 9.

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Outdoor Stocking Stuffers: The Best Stocking Stuffers for Outdoor Enthusiasts [2024]

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:08:58 +0000

'Tis the season to shove goodies into oversized socks hanging from a mantle that hopefully won't result in a house fire! (By which I mean it's the holiday season; time to stuff some stockings...) But Outdoorsy folks can be hard to shop for, especially because we definitely don't need ANOTHER spork or pocket-sized multi-tool (please don't get us another spork...). Fortunately, being avid outdoorists ourselves, we know a little something about what hikers, campers, cyclists and kayakers WOULD love to find in a stocking hung by the chimney with care, so we made this handy list of outdoor stocking stuffers for outdoor enthusiasts. You're bound to find something they'll love.

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers: The Best Gifts for Outdoorists

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:08:56 +0000

It's that time again, folks! (Yeah, yeah, I know, don't remind us...) 'Tis the season of consumerism! Personally, this time of year isn't our favorite, and we could do without all the obsessive shopping and buying crap just because you think you have to (you totally don't), but there is something to be said about a thoughtful, useful gift passed along to someone you love that shows them how much they mean to you and that you know them well enough to gift them something they'll love. But that's easier said than done! Especially if the people you love are outdoorsy (we tend to be fairly particular about our gear). So if you need some ides to get you started, here are 10 of the best gifts for outdoorsy folks this year. And yes, we've tested all of them and they get the Terradrift stamp of approval. Just shop responsibly, and spend some time outdoors with friends and loved ones this season.

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40+ Black Friday Camping Deals: The Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales on Outdoor Gear! [2024]

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:35:00 +0000

It's that time of year again: Shopping season. Time to scour the internet for not only gifts, but the best black Friday camping deals on hiking or kayaking gear, tents, stoves, and all things outdoors. Indeed, if there's one time to replace that worn-out fleece or buy your first hybrid jacket, it may very well be now. So we've rounded up some of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) outdoor deals to help you save.

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Winter Boots FTW: Bahé Rediscover Boots are Grounding Shoes for Winter?!

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:22:37 +0000

Looking for waterproof grounding shoes so you can keep up your earthing practice in the winter? The Bahé Rediscover might be just the thing.

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We Found The Best Camping Cookware for Ultralight Backpacking: 4 Cook Pots

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:03:57 +0000

One of the best parts of backpacking is arguably the end of the day when you're done hiking, the ultralight tent or camping hammock is set up, and you've got nothing left to do but kick back, make dinner, and shove an unnatural amount of food down your gullet to replace all those calories you burned walking for miles with a heavy pack on your back. So when that time comes, you want the best camping cookware on hand, ready to rehydrate those backpacking meals. What makes a camp cookware set the best? Well, that depends on you and your style of backpacking, who you're with, and what you plan to eat. So we tested a handful of ultralight cookware options to see which were tops and which are best suited for all different types of backpackers.

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Zero Drop Wide Toe Box Shoes: 7 Hiking Shoes That Let Your Toes Spread

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:21:03 +0000

You know we love us some barefoot shoes here at Terradrift, from barefoot sandals to barefoot hiking shoes to barefoot boots for winter. We're seriously all about it. But for those of you who aren't quite fully committed to the whole barefoot shoe experience, but still want shoes that emphasize healthy posture and plenty of space for your toes to spread, zero drop wide toe box shoes are just the thing. Here are 7 of our favorite more sustainable options.

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Best Daypacks of 2024: 5 Sustainable Backpacks FTW!

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:20:09 +0000

You know we love a functional, well-designed, sustainable piece of gear here at Terradrift. And there may be no more impactful piece of gear than the (not so humble) daypack. After all, it accompanies you on all your hiking–maybe even biking or travel–adventures, holds your 10 essentials, and gets carted onto mountain, desert, and coastal trails. It will probably be with you for years if not decades (if you're taking care of it and repairing it, of course), and gets caked with not only dirt, but memories. So choosing the right one–and one that's kinder to the planet–is an important decision. Fortunately, we've tested a whole bunch and these are the best daypacks in our opinion (that are also highly sustainable).

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