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The NEW Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Pack: Our Brutally Honest Trail Test

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:09:55 +0000

We love ultralight backpacking here at Terradrift. In fact, it's the only backpacking we ever want to do. But finding the perfect ultralight backpack can be tricky. So we tested out the new Gossamer Gear Skala 38 to see how it performed, what features were valuable (or not) and whether we'd carry it again. Let's dive in.

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Fit for Femmes: The Symbiosis Gear Aspen UL Pack is Boob-Friendly!

Alisha McDarris — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:18:44 +0000

Women/femme/petite folks: You don't have to "make do" with a pack not designed for your body anymore! Allow us to introduce you to the Symbiosis Gear Aspen Backpack: a 38L ultralight backpacking pack designed by women, for women.

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Hyperlite Unbound 55 Review: Ultralight Backpacks FTW!

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:19:01 +0000

We're all in on ultralight backpacking here at Terradrift. In fact, it's the only way we trek into the backcountry at this point (check out these articles about our sub-10lb couple's base weight and what UL gadgets we do and don't love). But until recently, we had yet to test a pack from one of the biggest names in ultralight backpacking: Hyperlite Mountain Gear. So we got our hands on one of Hyperlite Mountain Gear's top tier packs and took it into the wild to see how it functioned (and if we'd carry it again). Here's our full Hyperlite Unbound 55 Review.

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Zpacks Backpack Review: The Ultralight Zpacks Super Nero Ultra 50L

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:18:46 +0000

We're all in on ultralight backpacking here at Terradrift. In fact, it's the only way we trek into the backcountry at this point (check out these articles about our sub-10lb couple's base weight and what UL gadgets we do and don't love). But we had yet to test packs from one of the biggest names in Ultralight backpacking: Zpacks. So we got our hands on a Zpacks backpack–the Super Nero 50 Ultra, part of the Zpacks Nero backpack series–and took it into the backcountry to see how it performed (and whether we'd carry it again).

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Three Person Tents: REI Half Dome Vs Big Agnes Copper Spur

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:24:27 +0000

What's better than a roomy two-person tent when spending a few nights in the outdoors? A three-person tent, of course! They offer more room for duos, plenty of space for ultra plush double sleeping mattress and bag setups, are a mansion for single campers (whether or not you're bringing your dog), and offer way more livable space for changing, lounging, or waiting out inclement weather. We recently tested two solid 3-person tents on a 10-day road trip to Utah's national parks and compare them both here and now in this REI Half Dome vs Big Agnes Copper Spur tent comparison.

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Why the InfinaCore P3 Pro Is the Only Charger You’ll Need for Travel

Josh McDarris — Fri, 30 May 2025 20:32:11 +0000

This is a sponsored post paid for by InfinaCore. A good backup battery (or power bank, power brick, or whatever you want to call it) is essential these days whether …

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6 Sustainable Swim Trunks for Men that are Perfect for Outdoor Adventure [2025]

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Summer is here! And we couldn't be more excited. It's by far our favorite season because it means long days for hiking, warm nights under the stars, it's kayaking and paddle boarding time, and yes, it's swimsuit season! But not all swimwear is created equal. Many of the options out there aren't made in a sustainable or equitable way. So if you're upgrading your swimwear this season, opt for sustainable swim trunks from responsible brands that are as versatile as they are functional and look good doing good.

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6 Sustainable Swimsuit Brands for Women that are Perfect for Outdoor Adventure [2025]

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 29 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Summer is here! And we couldn't be more excited. It's by far our favorite season because it means long days for hiking, warm nights under the stars, it's kayaking and paddle boarding time, and yes, it's swimsuit season! But not all swimwear is created equal. Many of the options out there aren't made in a sustainable or equitable way. So if you're upgrading your swimwear this season, opt for sustainable swimwear from responsible brands that are as versatile as they are functional and look good doing good.

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Utah National Parks Road Trip: A 10 Day Itinerary to Visit the Utah Mighty 5

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:08:29 +0000

We recently visited all 5 Utah national parks (known as the Mighty 5) in one road trip with my parents (!). While Josh and I have been to all five before, including on road trips, backpacking trips, bikepacking trips, you name it, but this was the first time my parents had ever been to any of them. So they flew over, we picked them up at Salt Lake City International Airport, and we hit the road for a 10-day road trip for the ages. Want to plan your own Utah national parks road trip? Here's our route and recommendations.

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Camping with a Double Sleeping Bag & Mattress: Nemo vs EXPED

Alisha McDarris — Tue, 20 May 2025 21:32:25 +0000

Whether you're planning an extended road trip full of nights spent under the stars or you're just looking for the ultimate comfy sleep setup for you and your partner/dog/best bud/just you, there may be no better option than a cushy self-inflating sleeping pad and a big ol' roomy sleeping bag. Especially if you plan to get cozy with a camp buddy 😉. Heck, even if you're on your own and you just love to sprawl when you sleep, a double sleeping bag and mattress are a stellar addition to your car camping setup.

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