Terradrift https://terradrift.com/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Sat, 24 May 2025 21:10:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png Terradrift https://terradrift.com/ 32 32 146052273 Utah National Parks Road Trip: A 10 Day Itinerary to Visit the Utah Mighty 5 https://terradrift.com/utah-national-parks-road-trip-itinerary-mighty-5/ https://terradrift.com/utah-national-parks-road-trip-itinerary-mighty-5/#respond Thu, 22 May 2025 15:08:29 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17941 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/utah-national-parks-road-trip-itinerary-mighty-5/feed/ 0 17941 Camping with a Double Sleeping Bag & Mattress: Nemo vs EXPED https://terradrift.com/camping-with-a-double-sleeping-bag-mattress-nemo-vs-exped/ https://terradrift.com/camping-with-a-double-sleeping-bag-mattress-nemo-vs-exped/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 21:32:25 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17937 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/camping-with-a-double-sleeping-bag-mattress-nemo-vs-exped/feed/ 0 17937 REI Memorial Day Sale: The 12 Best Backpacking and Camping Deals [2025] https://terradrift.com/rei-memorial-day-sale-the-12-best-backpacking-and-camping-deals-2025/ https://terradrift.com/rei-memorial-day-sale-the-12-best-backpacking-and-camping-deals-2025/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17958 It's time for the annual REI Memorial Day Sale! Which means great deals on tons of camping and backpacking gear. Here's 12 of our favorites in 2025.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/rei-memorial-day-sale-the-12-best-backpacking-and-camping-deals-2025/feed/ 0 17958 Memorial Day Sales: Our Favorite Camping and Backpacking Deals [2025] https://terradrift.com/memorial-day-sales-our-favorite-camping-and-backpacking-deals-2025/ https://terradrift.com/memorial-day-sales-our-favorite-camping-and-backpacking-deals-2025/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 05:04:29 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=18009 It's that time of year again! Here's some of our favorite sales from outdoor brands this Memorial Day. Camping and Backpacking.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/memorial-day-sales-our-favorite-camping-and-backpacking-deals-2025/feed/ 0 18009 The 5 Best Hiking Shorts for Women (That are Also Sustainable) https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-hiking-shorts-for-women-that-are-also-sustainable/ https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-hiking-shorts-for-women-that-are-also-sustainable/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 17:26:41 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17239 It's officially hiking-in-shorts weather! In fact, all summer long you'll rarely, if ever, find us playing outside in anything else. We don't like clingy fabric on our skin (which means breathable sun shirts only on our top half), prefer to feel the breeze on our skin, and don't mind applying a little sunscreen for the easy-breezy feeling shorts provide on the trail. But a perfect pair can be hard to find, especially if you want a more sustainable pair from a brand that puts Earth first. Fortunately, we put several pairs to the test to help you find the ideal pair for you. Here are 5 of the best sustainable hiking shorts for women we've found.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-hiking-shorts-for-women-that-are-also-sustainable/feed/ 0 17239 The 5 Best Hiking Shorts for Men (That are Also Sustainable) https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-hiking-shorts-for-men-that-are-also-sustainable/ https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-hiking-shorts-for-men-that-are-also-sustainable/#respond Thu, 15 May 2025 17:26:32 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17383 It's officially hiking-in-shorts weather! In fact, all summer long you'll rarely find us playing outside in anything else. We don't like clingy fabric (which means breathable sun shirts only on our upper halves), prefer to feel the breeze on our skin, and don't mind applying a little sunscreen for the easy-breezy feeling shorts provide on the trail. But a perfect pair can be hard to find, especially if you want a more sustainable pair from a brand that puts Earth first. Fortunately, we put several pairs to the test to help you find the ideal pair for you. Here are 5 of the best sustainable hiking shorts for men we've found.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-5-best-hiking-shorts-for-men-that-are-also-sustainable/feed/ 0 17383 Can You Fly with Trekking Poles? https://terradrift.com/can-you-fly-with-trekking-poles/ https://terradrift.com/can-you-fly-with-trekking-poles/#respond Tue, 13 May 2025 21:09:28 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17458 Planning a hiking or backpacking trip and want to know if you can bring along your trekking poles? We got you. Because the answer...well...it's complicated. Keep reading to find out how to pack your trekking poles so they won't get confiscated by security.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/can-you-fly-with-trekking-poles/feed/ 0 17458 Every Pair of Xero Sandals, Compared https://terradrift.com/every-pair-of-xero-sandals-compared/ https://terradrift.com/every-pair-of-xero-sandals-compared/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 17:10:29 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17605 You know we’re big fans of Xero Shoes here at Terradrift. But at this point, the brand has quite a few options to choose from and it’s hard to decipher which Xero sandals might be the best for you. So in the name of eliminating a bit of trial and error, we tested them all. Well, almost all. And over several years, so we know what we’re talking about here. Want the inside scoop? Let’s get to it.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/every-pair-of-xero-sandals-compared/feed/ 0 17605 The 6 Best Waterproof Barefoot Hiking Boots https://terradrift.com/the-6-best-waterproof-barefoot-hiking-boots/ https://terradrift.com/the-6-best-waterproof-barefoot-hiking-boots/#respond Thu, 08 May 2025 14:57:54 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17124 We're all about barefoot and minimalist shoes here at Terradrift. We love them for all seasons: summer, winter, in snow, sun and rain. And while we tend to prefer more breathable barefoot hiking boots when it's warm, sometimes waterproof barefoot hiking boots are required. Fortunately, we've tested plenty over the years and these are some of our favorite minimalist, zero-drop waterproof boots designed for hiking and outdoor adventure.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-6-best-waterproof-barefoot-hiking-boots/feed/ 0 17124 Merrell Vapor Glove 6 Boa Review: Barefoot Trail Runners That Just Work https://terradrift.com/merrell-vapor-glove-6-boa-review-minimalist-trail-runners-that-just-work/ https://terradrift.com/merrell-vapor-glove-6-boa-review-minimalist-trail-runners-that-just-work/#respond Thu, 01 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17737 If you're ready to ditch traditional laces and step into the world of minimalist shoes, the Merrell Vapor Glove 6 Boa is a solid choice. With a lightweight build, excellent traction, and a micro-adjustable Boa Fit System, it blends barefoot freedom with everyday comfort—perfect for trail runners, barefoot-curious walkers, and anyone who hates tying shoes.

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