Gear

If you’ve been following Terradrift for any length of time, you know how we feel about coffee. (We really, really love it.) And while we have our preferred methods of making it at home, the best ways to brew coffee outdoors sometimes look a little different. Mostly because we don’t have access to things like electricity, induction cooktops and a ton of space in our backpacks. But fear not! There are still many ways to prepare a stellar cup of coffee when you’re camping or backpacking. Watch the video to get the full run-down, then read on for a breakdown of weight and ease-of-use. Drink up!

Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor person or simply want to be prepared, here’s what you should know about backpacking water filters and how to purify water.

We’re always on the hunt for the perfect bag. The perfect bag for travel, backpacking, day hikes, commuting around town on two wheels, you name it. But lately, we’ve been …

If you’re ready to shop for your first pair of hiking boots (or your first pair in a while), finding hiking boots that fit comfortably and correctly can seem a daunting task. So many shapes and colors and brands and styles! Plus, hiking boot sizes and shapes are all over the place, meaning you can’t just swap brands, order the same size you ordered with your last shoe, and expect them to fit exactly the same. Hiking boots and shoes are more complicated than your run-of-the-mill sneaker or even trail running shoes. But while color, style, and brand name may be the first details that catch our eye, fit is the most important factor when purchasing new hiking boots. But how do you correctly fit hiking boots and which type should you get? We’ll break down how to do just that right here, right now in our beginner’s guide to buying hiking boots.

You know us. We love sustainable products and gear. And we’re always looking for the best innovative new brands and clothing to support (and to support our own excursions into the outdoors). During that search, we found sustainable brand Coalatree Eco-Minded Goods. So we reached out to ask some questions and learn more about the brand. Wanna know what this eco-minded company is all about? Check it.

We’ve noticed in the last year or two that despite the weight, people seem to like to cart their favorite alcoholic beverage into the backcountry (and certainly to the car …

Maybe you think of first aid kits as the little plastic box that lives under your bathroom sink. Or the zippered pouch in the trunk of your car that hasn’t …

When heading into the great outdoors, there are a few things you should never leave home without. Clothes, for one. Our friends over at Toad&Co may smilingly suggest, “Save the …

We love kayaking. There’s just something about gliding around on the water on a warm sunny day that’s simply magical. But we’ve missed kayaking. Since we moved away from Florida, …

Vegan climbing shoes have always been notoriously hard to find. Many of them call on leather for the uppers and who knows where the glue came from! Fortunately, the time …