backpacking Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/backpacking/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:48:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png backpacking Archives – Terradrift https://terradrift.com/tag/backpacking/ 32 32 146052273 LiteAF ECOPAK 40L Curve Full Suspension https://terradrift.com/liteaf-ecopak-40l-curve-full-suspension-ultralight-backpack/ https://terradrift.com/liteaf-ecopak-40l-curve-full-suspension-ultralight-backpack/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:03:59 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=14263 It’s fun, it’s funky, it’s ultralight! It’s the LiteAF ECOPACK 40L Curve ultralight backpack! But we test a lot of ultralight gear here at Terradrift, so what makes THIS pack so special? It’s super durable and functional.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/liteaf-ecopak-40l-curve-full-suspension-ultralight-backpack/feed/ 0 14263 Cheap vs Expensive Trekking Poles: Are They Worth It? https://terradrift.com/cheap-vs-expensive-trekking-poles-are-they-worth-it/ https://terradrift.com/cheap-vs-expensive-trekking-poles-are-they-worth-it/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:15:03 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=13438 What's a hiker to do when shopping for trekking poles and one is twenty bucks and the other is $200? What? What they heck is the difference to require such a massive price difference? And are expensive trekking poles even worth it? We break it all down to help you decide if you should save your hard-earned cash for other gear or splurge on fancy new sticks.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/5-reasons-winter-camping-is-the-best/feed/ 0 10679 Is This the Best Ultralight Backpacking Tent? The Durston X-Mid 2 https://terradrift.com/best-ultralight-backpacking-tent-durston-x-mid-2/ https://terradrift.com/best-ultralight-backpacking-tent-durston-x-mid-2/#comments Thu, 02 Nov 2023 23:13:08 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11772 We a good ultralight backpacking tent here at Terradrift. Any ultralight backpacking gear, really. So we couldn’t have been more stoked to get our hands on the Durston X-Mid 2. We put it to the test recently to see if it was impressive enough to replace our beloved UL Big Agnes Tiger Wall. Spoilers: It sure the heck is. Read or watch to find out how and why.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/best-ultralight-backpacking-tent-durston-x-mid-2/feed/ 3 11772 Looking for an Epic Adventure? Hiking in Austria: The Arlberg Trail https://terradrift.com/hiking-in-austria-the-arlberg-trail/ https://terradrift.com/hiking-in-austria-the-arlberg-trail/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 14:05:54 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11700 Three days, 32 miles (well, 25 if you do it right), 5 towns, 3 hotels, and a whole lotta mountains. Also ups and downs. LOTS of ups and downs. THIS is hiking in Austria: The Arlberg Trail.
We completed the shiny new trail this September (it opened in 2022) and it. Was. Magical. We're talking wildlife, majestic landscapes as far as the eye can see, alpine lakes, mountain huts, colorful villages each night, and three days of non-stop, jaw-dropping, holy-cow-these-photos-are-gonna-be-unbelievable vistas.
We're talking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, here (for most people anyway...we'd totally go back and do it again). Think you're up for it? Here's everything you need to know about hiking in Austria on the Arlberg Trail, from the route, to mileage, to booking, to where to eat, and more.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/hiking-in-austria-the-arlberg-trail/feed/ 0 11700 Backpacking and Camping During Your Period: How to Have a Better Period Outdoors https://terradrift.com/backpacking-and-camping-during-your-period/ https://terradrift.com/backpacking-and-camping-during-your-period/#respond Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:57:17 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11643 Let’s talk about periods! And I’m not talking about punctuation! Yep, this guide to backpacking or camping during your period goes out to all the people out there who menstruate! Because we want to help you get outside to play even when you're menstruating. Because being on your period while camping or hiking or kayaking or backpacking shouldn't be scary and it shouldn't keep you from recreating if you don't want it to. So here are a few tips, tools, and advice for better (and more sustainable) periods outdoors.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/backpacking-and-camping-during-your-period/feed/ 0 11643 Ultralight Backpacking: The Biggest Mistakes Beginners Make https://terradrift.com/ultralight-backpacking-biggest-mistakes-beginners-make/ https://terradrift.com/ultralight-backpacking-biggest-mistakes-beginners-make/#comments Thu, 07 Sep 2023 19:26:58 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11262 If you’re new to backpacking–or ultralight backpacking–there’s probably A LOT you’re doing wrong that could potentially ruin your trip. I’m talking sore shoulders, sleepless nights, non-functional gear, you name it. So let’s talk about the biggest ultralight mistakes beginners make when it comes to ultralight backpacking and how to fix them.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/ultralight-backpacking-biggest-mistakes-beginners-make/feed/ 2 11262 You’ve got Altitude Sickness. Now What? – How to Prevent and Treat Altitude Sickness. https://terradrift.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-altitude-sickness/ https://terradrift.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-altitude-sickness/#respond Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:54:07 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11515 The mountains are an amazing place to be. I love frolicking among wildflowers and alpine lakes surrounded by epic views, and I enjoy them more knowing these magical places were only accessible via my own two feet (and a whole lotta grit and determination). But if there's one thing that can ruin a hiking or backpacking trip, it's altitude sickness. Think you might have it? Wanna avoid it? Not even sure what the symptoms are? We've got you. Read on to find out how to identify, treat, and prevent altitude sickness.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-altitude-sickness/feed/ 0 11515 The Fjallraven Classic USA: Backpacking Colorado with 160 of My Closest Friends https://terradrift.com/the-fjallraven-classic-usa-backpacking-colorado/ https://terradrift.com/the-fjallraven-classic-usa-backpacking-colorado/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2023 03:27:24 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11512 I first learned about the Fjallraven Classic USA a few years ago. One day, I opened up my shiny new issue of Outside or Backpacker magazine (publications I now write for on a regular basis) and nestled inside was a small passport book with routes and info about the backpacking event in Colorado. Wow, I thought, this looks rad! And last month Fjallraven invited me to participate in the annual trip. I was excited and curious. What was this shindig all about? Who signed up for these sorts of things? Would I get to test any of Fjallraven's vegan gear or clothing? What should I expect? Since I never turn down an invite to go backpacking, I obviously accepted and headed to Colorado to find out for myself. Curious? Read on.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/the-fjallraven-classic-usa-backpacking-colorado/feed/ 2 11512 Battle of the Barefoot Hiking Boots: Xero Shoes vs. Vivobarefoot! https://terradrift.com/barefoot-hiking-boots-xero-shoes-vs-vivobarefoot/ https://terradrift.com/barefoot-hiking-boots-xero-shoes-vs-vivobarefoot/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:00:58 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=11490 Anyone who’s been hangin’ around Terradrift for more than about 10 minutes is likely aware that I’m a big fan of barefoot shoes. I’ve reviewed lots of them, from sandals to boots to trail runners. And at this point, it’s safe to say I’m all in on barefoot hiking boots. So I thought it was high time we compared the Vivobarfoot Magna Lite SG with the Xero Shoes Scrambler Mid. I tested them both out, so let’s dish about how they differ and who’s gonna wanna check out which one.

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