The 5 Best Ultralight Backpacks for Serious Ultralight Backpackers, Tested!
Love ultralight backpacking? If you’re looking for the best ultralight backpack, one of these might be your perfect match!
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The 13 Best Hiking Hats: Buckets, Caps and Wide-Brims for Every Type of Hiker! [2026]
Ask anyone who spends a significant amount of time hiking, trail running, kayaking or walking their dog and they’ll tell you: a hat is an essential piece of outdoor gear. A good one keeps the sun out of your eyes (especially in conjunction with a good pair of sustainable sunglasses), protects the delicate skin around your face and neck from harmful UV rays (pair it with a long-sleeve sun shirt and sunscreen for even more protection), and keeps sweat and hair out of your eyeballs on high-output adventures. A good hat is indispensable. But not all hiking hats are created equal. So we tested out the best hiking hats for men and women across a range of styles to see which are the best of the best and which ones are ideal for specific types of adventure.
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Stay Safe on the Trail with These Bone Conduction Headphones (Review)
If safety is a concern while sharing the trail but you want to listen to your tunes, these might just be the perfect headphones for you.
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The NEW Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Pack: Our Brutally Honest Trail Test
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!
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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Green Propane Bottles are Being Banned. Now What?
We’re slowly creeping towards a world without green propane canisters. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? And what would we replace them with? There’s a solution.
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Why the InfinaCore P3 Pro Is the Only Charger You’ll Need for Travel
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 you’re hiking, backpacking, traveling, or running down to the local coffee shop because your internet just crapped out but all the outlets are already occupied….
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8 Sustainable Swimsuit Brands for Women that are Perfect for Outdoor Adventure [2026]
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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7 Sustainable Swim Trunks for Men that are Perfect for Outdoor Adventure [2026]
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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Camping with a Double Sleeping Bag & Mattress: Nemo vs EXPED
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.
