backpacking Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/backpacking/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:04:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png backpacking Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/backpacking/ 32 32 146052273 The NEW Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Pack: Our Brutally Honest Trail Test https://terradrift.com/the-new-gossamer-gear-skala-38-pack-our-brutally-honest-trail-test/ https://terradrift.com/the-new-gossamer-gear-skala-38-pack-our-brutally-honest-trail-test/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:09:55 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=18300 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-new-gossamer-gear-skala-38-pack-our-brutally-honest-trail-test/feed/ 0 18300 Fit for Femmes: The Symbiosis Gear Aspen UL Pack is Boob-Friendly! https://terradrift.com/symbiosis-gear-aspen-womens-backpack/ https://terradrift.com/symbiosis-gear-aspen-womens-backpack/#respond Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:18:44 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=18295 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/symbiosis-gear-aspen-womens-backpack/feed/ 0 18295 Zpacks Backpack Review: The Ultralight Zpacks Super Nero Ultra 50L https://terradrift.com/zpacks-backpack-review-ultralight-zpacks-super-nero-ultra-50l/ https://terradrift.com/zpacks-backpack-review-ultralight-zpacks-super-nero-ultra-50l/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:18:46 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=18232 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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]]> https://terradrift.com/zpacks-backpack-review-ultralight-zpacks-super-nero-ultra-50l/feed/ 0 18232 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 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 One Bottle Hydration System: A Hiking Hydration System that’s Better than a Bottle AND a Bladder https://terradrift.com/one-bottle-hydration-system-better-than-a-bottle-and-bladder/ https://terradrift.com/one-bottle-hydration-system-better-than-a-bottle-and-bladder/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:06:26 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17509 Are you team water bottle or hydration reservoir? Sound off! Well we tested a hydration system that's truly the best of both worlds: It has the functionality of a bladder with the ease-of-use of a water bottle. It's the One Bottle Hydration system, essentially a hydration tube for a water bottle, and it may be our new favorite way to stay hydrated on long hikes and backpacking trips. Read on for our full review.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/one-bottle-hydration-system-better-than-a-bottle-and-bladder/feed/ 0 17509 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 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 I Backpacked the First Ever Fjällräven Classic Chile. New AND Experienced Backpackers Should Consider It. https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/ https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:42:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16842 When I joined the outdoor brand Fjällräven for their Classic USA in Colorado last summer, I had no reason to believe I'd get the chance to do it again at any of their other 7 Classic events around the world. But when they announced a brand new 4-day backpacking route in Patagonia in Chile, I was thrilled to do it all again, this time in such a remarkable trekking destination. It was certainly different than the USA Classic, but one thing that remained the same: it's a great event whether you've been backpacking for years or you've never been backpacking before ever. Think you might want to check out a Fjällräven Classic yourself? Here's what I learned from backpacking with 200 of my closest friends. Twice.

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