If you’re planning a multi-day backpacking excursion, thru-hike, heck, even an extended day hike, nutrition is important. You’re going to need some serious calories, for sure, but your body also requires protein. A lot of it. And one of our favorite quick and easy ways to get it, on OR off the trail, is with vegan protein powder. Here are 5, ranked by the tastiest to the tongue-scrapingly awful.
You know we love sustainable outdoor gear here at Terradrift. I mean, give us an undyed hiking boot, a backpack made with recycled materials, or a PFC-free rain jacket and we’re happy campers. So we love hearing about what’s new, sustainable, and exciting in the world of outdoor gear. Fortunately, we just left Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City, the largest outdoor trade show in the country, and this is the gear we’re most excited about, most of which was on display at the expo. Check it all out now! You just might find your new favorite piece of gear.
It’s a debate as old as time…Or probably just as old as the 90’s or whenever hip packs, bum bags, waist packs, or whatever you call them in your neck of the woods came into vogue: Which is better for hiking and other outdoor activities? A hip pack or backpack? They are, after all, very different animals. And serve very different purposes and functions. Or do they? We’ll break down what each does best in this backpack vs hip pack showdown to help you decide which you want to carry on your next outdoor excursion.
Who doesn’t love a sleek and streamlined insulated jacket? Cozy and layer-able, they might be the perfect multitasking piece of outdoor clothing: you can wear one as a midlayer on cold hikes, an outer layer on mild trail days, ball it up and use it as a pillow, pack it in your carry on, throw it on to go to the gear shop down the road…synthetic insulated jackets are just so dang versatile! So we rounded up 7 of our favorite sustainable options that are guaranteed to keep you cozy on any outdoor adventure! Check ’em all out to find out which one is perfect for you.
It’s that time of December: the week you get all those emails from your favorite brands announcing you’re running out of time to order and still get gear in time for Christmahanukwanza. Heck, by the time you’re reading this, those deadlines may have come and gone days ago! Fortunately, we’ve rounded up 5 last minute gifts for folks who love the outdoors so you can still make your favorite adventurer very merry this season.
I’ve been backpacking for over two decades now. And over that time, I’ve become more and more of an ultralight Backpacker. Meaning, I prefer to carry as a little weight as possible, no matter how long of an excursion I am embarking upon. So I decided to go all in. I upgraded my entire backpacking kit to include only the most ultralight gear I could find to test it out and see if it was worth the weight savings, the cost, and the lack of feature-rich gear. So I took it all out on a recent weekend trip, and will break it all down for you right here, right now, and let you know if some of the most ultralight backpacking gear in existence today makes for a better backpacking experience or a more miserable one.
Coffee is what makes the wheel spin and keeps the content churning here at Terradrift. We love it. We’re obsessed with it. We’re probably addicted to it. So we’re always on the lookout for innovative devices and methods of brewing, especially portable coffee makers that we can take on the road with us. So allow me to introduce you to the Pakt Coffee Kit, a delightfully portable travel coffee maker that packs up into one convenient little handheld package and contains everything you need to brew a great cup of coffee just about anywhere. Read (and watch) all about it here.
Is there an ultralight backpacker in your life? One of those people who cuts their toothbrush in half or sleeps without a sleeping pad to save a few ounces (or grams)? Want to really wow them with the perfect gift that shows you understand their plight to have the lightest kit in town? These ultralight gifts for backpackers are guaranteed to impress. How do we know? Because we’ve either tested it or it’s on our own wishlist. Sustainability bonus: less weight means less fuel required for shipping! Huzzah! So shop happy (and ultralight)!
You know we love gear here at Terradrift. And if you know a hiking maniac, mountain biking fanatic, camping freak, climbing enthusiast, passionate paddler, or berserk backpacker, it’s probably safe to say they love gear, too (and wouldn’t mind receiving some as gifts for Christmahanukwanzadan). So we made it easy for you and rounded up some of our favorite outdoors gifts. Ready or not, here is out outdoor gift guide with 10 stellar gifts for outdoor lovers, all in one place.
Need small gifts that may or may not fit in an oversized sock hung by the chimney with care (or any other holiday vessel)? We got you this Christmahanukwankadan season! These items may come in small packages, but pack a big punch. They’re especially great for recipients who have everything, don’t want more stuff, live in small spaces, or are constantly on the road (looking at you van lifers and nomads). So if you’ll be gifting (or treating yourself) this season, let this gift guide full of outdoorsy stocking stuffers be your guide.