Terradrift https://terradrift.com/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Thu, 10 Apr 2025 20:00:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png Terradrift https://terradrift.com/ 32 32 146052273 The 7 Best Sustainable Hiking Pants for Women https://terradrift.com/the-7-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-women/ https://terradrift.com/the-7-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-women/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:42:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17235 Hiking requires clothing. Often, pants. Like when it's cold or trails are covered in brush that threatens to tear up your legs or when ticks abound. We don't have to tell you why pants are often necessary when hitting the trail. But the perfect pair of hiking pants can be hard to find. So we put several pairs to the test (which are all PFAS-free) to see which sustainable hiking pants for women are the perfect combination of technical performance, trail style, and functionality.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-7-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-women/feed/ 0 17235 The 5 Best Sustainable Hiking Pants for Men https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-men/ https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-men/#respond Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:29:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17237 Hiking requires clothing. Often, pants. Like when it's cold or trails are covered in brush that threatens to tear up your legs or when ticks abound. We don't have to tell you why pants are often necessary when hitting the trail. But the perfect pair of hiking pants can be hard to find. So we put several pairs to the test to see which sustainable hiking pants for men are the perfect combination of technical performance, trail style, and functionality.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-sustainable-hiking-pants-for-men/feed/ 0 17237 Tent vs Hammock Camping: Pros, Cons, and How to Choose the Right One for Camping and Backpacking https://terradrift.com/tent-vs-hammock-camping-pros-cons-and-how-to-choose-for-camping-and-backpacking/ https://terradrift.com/tent-vs-hammock-camping-pros-cons-and-how-to-choose-for-camping-and-backpacking/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:09:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17343 Thinking of swapping your tent for a hammock on your next camping or backpacking trip? Or are you new to this whole camping thing and trying to decide which sleep setup is going to provide the ultimate backcountry experience? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Because choosing between hammock camping and tent camping is…nuanced? They’re just different, OK? And offer very different experiences. Fortunately, in the battle of tent vs hammock, there are distinct pros, cons and insider tips to help you choose the ultimate sleep setup for your next outdoor adventure and we're gonna break 'em down to help you make the right decision for you.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/tent-vs-hammock-camping-pros-cons-and-how-to-choose-for-camping-and-backpacking/feed/ 0 17343 Burton and Gnara Ski Bibs First Look: Designed So Women Shredders Can Pee Anywhere! https://terradrift.com/burton-gnara-ski-bibs-for-women/ https://terradrift.com/burton-gnara-ski-bibs-for-women/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:25:11 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17399 The Burton x Gnara Ski Bibs offer a functional solution thanks to Gnara's patented GoFly pee zipper technology. We put them to the test!

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]]> https://terradrift.com/burton-gnara-ski-bibs-for-women/feed/ 0 17399 Want to Try Lightweight Backpacking with NOLS? A Hyperlite Scholarship Is Available! https://terradrift.com/lightweight-backpacking-nols-hyperlite-scholarship/ https://terradrift.com/lightweight-backpacking-nols-hyperlite-scholarship/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:45:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17365 If you've ever wanted to take a NOLS course (National Outdoor Leadership School) to learn new outdoor skills, become a more well-rounded outdoorist, or simply connect with fellow adventurers, now may be your chance! Because NOLS just re-launched their lightweight backpacking courses after a several year hiatus and they're partnering with Hyperlite Mountain Gear to offer one lucky backpacker a full scholarship to experience a NOLS lightweight backpacking course! But act fast, because the application window for the Hyperlite scholarship closes on April 11, 2025. Need more info? Read on.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/lightweight-backpacking-nols-hyperlite-scholarship/feed/ 0 17365 10 Ultralight Backpacking Gadgets You Probably Don’t Need (And Some You Do) https://terradrift.com/10-ultralight-backpacking-gadgets-you-probably-dont-need-and-some-you-do/ https://terradrift.com/10-ultralight-backpacking-gadgets-you-probably-dont-need-and-some-you-do/#comments Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:21:37 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17241 Ultralight backpacking gadgets are everywhere these days, constantly vying for your attention and begging you to spend on more innovative new gear that promises to make your time on the trail better! We love perusing pages of these items, dreaming of how we might use them all on our next adventure. But are they actually worth it? Especially for ultralight backpackers whose goal is to carry less? We put 10 ultralight backpacking gadgets we found on Garage Grown Gear, our favorite website for all things ultralight, to the test to see which ones are actually worth the weight, and which ones are a waste of space.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/10-ultralight-backpacking-gadgets-you-probably-dont-need-and-some-you-do/feed/ 3 17241 Actually Breathable Sun Shirts for Summer Hikes (That Are Also Sustainable) https://terradrift.com/sustainable-actually-breathable-sun-shirts-for-summer/ https://terradrift.com/sustainable-actually-breathable-sun-shirts-for-summer/#comments Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:08:19 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17249 Spring and summer are everyone's favorite times to play outside. And for good reason. But just because the sun's out and temps are rising doesn't mean every inch of your delicate epidermis should be on display. On the contrary, the best way to protect yourself from damaging UVA and UVB rays, sunburn and early aging (without having to slather on sunscreen every hour) is to don a breathable sun shirt. A sustainable one, of course. But not all long sleeve sun shirts are designed with hot weather in mind. Fortunately, we found five comfortable, breathable sun shirts for women and men to keep you cool and happy on every type of adventure.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/sustainable-actually-breathable-sun-shirts-for-summer/feed/ 2 17249 Colorado Travel: Things to Do In Crested Butte in Winter (Besides Ski) https://terradrift.com/colorado-travel-things-to-do-in-crested-butte-in-winter-besides-ski/ https://terradrift.com/colorado-travel-things-to-do-in-crested-butte-in-winter-besides-ski/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:20:08 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17200 Crested Butte, Colorado is a truly lovely destination year-round, especially for outdoorists. There are trails galore, a well-known ski resort, and a poppin' small town filled with locally-owned shops and restaurants. It's a destination renowned for mountain biking and wildflowers in the summer (including an annual wildflower festival) and world-renowned ski resorts in the winter. But if you're not a downhill skier, you may be left looking for other things to do in Crested Butte in winter besides ski. We got you. Here are some other ways to stay active and play outside when there's snow on the ground.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/colorado-travel-things-to-do-in-crested-butte-in-winter-besides-ski/feed/ 0 17200 The Science of Hammock Camping in Cold Weather: How to Stay Warm and Comfy https://terradrift.com/science-of-hammock-camping-in-cold-weather-how-to-stay-warm/ https://terradrift.com/science-of-hammock-camping-in-cold-weather-how-to-stay-warm/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:51:55 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17186 Hammock Camping? In the cold? Is that even possible?! Turns out, yeah. Yeah it is. We’ve done it. So have plenty of other intrepid outdoorists who don’t let a little cold stop them from sleeping outside. But here’s the thing: hammock camping in cold weather is a lot different than hammock camping when it’s hot. It's also different than tent camping in cold weather. We’re gonna break down exactly why and how that's the case, plus share a few tips for comfortable winter hammock camping so you can sleep comfortably any time of year.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/science-of-hammock-camping-in-cold-weather-how-to-stay-warm/feed/ 0 17186 What Do National Park Layoffs Mean for YOU? Yes, You, Fellow Outdoorist. https://terradrift.com/what-do-national-parks-layoffs-mean-for-you-fellow-outdoorist/ https://terradrift.com/what-do-national-parks-layoffs-mean-for-you-fellow-outdoorist/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:42:58 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17203 Wondering what the mass national park layoffs and cuts mean for you? We describe what's happening and what to expect at parks this summer.

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