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  • GT: Essential Gear For Trekking In The Rain

    GT: Essential Gear For Trekking In The Rain

    With the proper gear and the right mindset even the rainiest of days shouldn't stop you from getting out and about. As the saying goes there is no bad weather...

    Cynthia Yeo |

  • Appalachian Trail 101

    Appalachian Trail 101

    If you are planning to take on the Appalachian Trail (AT), a 2,200-mile long hiking trail that stretches from Georgia to Maine, it goes without saying you need to be...

    Will Pearce |

  • Winter Weather Dog Walkin’ Considerations & Care

    Winter Weather Dog Walkin’ Considerations & Care

    At Geartrade, we’re dog people! We love those frito-smelling paws as much as the next person, so we wanted to give you the low-down on keeping your dog healthy through...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • GT: What’s the deal with personal locator beacons? 

    GT: What’s the deal with personal locator beacons? 

    If you’re lucky enough to spend time in the woods, mountains, rivers, or desert, you’re eventually going to have something unlucky happen—even if you were a great planner. When things...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: October Gear Roundup 

    GT: October Gear Roundup 

    Amid the waves of summer gear selling off and winter gear rolling in, there are some incredible deals just waiting for the right people to snap ‘em up and take...

    Beth Lopez |

  • The Wonderland Trail

    The Wonderland Trail

    Explore the Wonderland Trail with Geartrade Community and Social Manager Kalie Lovell. She shares her tips on what to pack, and where to go to make the most of this...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • How To Plan A Yurt Trip

    How To Plan A Yurt Trip

    The seasoned yurt trip planners among us have a few pro tips and process suggestions that can take the headaches and unknowns out of planning. By the time you get...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Top 5 Tips for Desert Adventures

    Top 5 Tips for Desert Adventures

    While the deserts of the American Southwest are amazing and otherworldly places to explore, they also come with some unique challenges for adventurers of all types. Make sure your next...

    TJ Parsons |

  • September Gear Roundup: Head the call of Fall

    September Gear Roundup: Head the call of Fall

    In between swooshy bike turns down perfect fall singletrack and post-climb tailgate pale ales in the late afternoon light, have a peek at the most in-demand items on Geartrade this...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Homemade Energy Bars

    GT: Homemade Energy Bars

    Here are a few tips if you want to embark into the wonderful world of homemade trail bars. If you can muck through the learning curve and a bit of...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Pre-Adventure Gear Inspection

    Pre-Adventure Gear Inspection

    Any mission-critical gear should be inspected before use—especially before a big trip. Turn it into an interesting thought experiment before your next adventure: What pieces of gear are utterly crucial to...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: How to Prevent & Treat Blisters While Hiking

    GT: How to Prevent & Treat Blisters While Hiking

    Nothing can derail an otherwise-awesome day hike or backpacking trip faster than foot problems. Specifically blisters, which are one of the most common injuries for anyone using their feet as...

    TJ Parsons |