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  • Solo Camping: Part Two- Night Napping

    Solo Camping: Part Two- Night Napping

    Solo camping, or more appropriately, solo night napping is a skill. Like any other activity, it takes time and practice to become comfortable and confident closing your eyes to the...

    Jackie Baker |

  • GT: Camp Meals We Love Omnivore Edition

    GT: Camp Meals We Love Omnivore Edition

    If you frequently find yourself craving something a little heartier when you’re out doing your thing in the wilderness, check out some of our favorite foods that can help you...

    TJ Parsons |

  • GT: Plant-based camp meals we love.

    GT: Plant-based camp meals we love.

    We’re sharing these food suggestions geared toward backpacking-style minimalism, because it makes car camping easier, too, if you minimize perishables and food weight. We figure you can always glam up...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Get More for Your UnNew Gear: Ship It Safely

    Get More for Your UnNew Gear: Ship It Safely

    How do you pick which vessel is best for your gear, and how do you ensure its security? Here are a few pointers for ensuring your gear arrives at Geartrade...

    Jackie Baker |

  • Fast, light, and psyched: Fastpacking vs Backpacking

    Fast, light, and psyched: Fastpacking vs Backpacking

    We’ve all heard of backpacking. But in recent years, the term “fastpacking” has been thrown around more and more. It sounds … speedy. And it is. But it’s more comfortable...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Bike Commuting Basics

    GT: Bike Commuting Basics

    If you’ve been curious about bike commuting but aren’t quite sure where to start, read on for a few things to keep in mind during your journeys, whether you’re riding...

    TJ Parsons |

  • GT: May Gear Roundup 

    GT: May Gear Roundup 

    This month, we’re celebrating perfect weather and multi-sport mashups in which we indulge in climbing, hiking, biking, skiing, paddling, and camping all within the same glorious season. Spring has sprung,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Geartrade Consignment Report, Earth Month Edition

    Geartrade Consignment Report, Earth Month Edition

    We don’t want to boast, but Earth Month is kind of our season. So this edition of our consignment report is a little more of a hip-hip-hooray. We’re looking back...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: What’s the deal with cycling clothing? 

    GT: What’s the deal with cycling clothing? 

    “It’s as easy as riding a bike,” they say. Well “they” never had to pay for cycling clothing. Here, we’ll chat about what makes biking clothing different and what actually...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Building Up to Camping Solo

    Building Up to Camping Solo

    Tips for how to become comfortable riding or hiking or running at night so by the time you get into that bivy, you can barely stay awake to stare at...

    Jackie Baker |

  • GT: April Gear Roundup 

    GT: April Gear Roundup 

    Spring is moving forward, full steam ahead. Here in Utah, we’re embracing multi-sport days involving biking, climbing, and skiing/boarding. (We call it a Wasatch Triathlon.) Energized by the extra hours...

    Beth Lopez |

  • What The Heck Is Gravel Biking, Anyway?

    What The Heck Is Gravel Biking, Anyway?

    Gravel and all-road bikes are the fastest-growing segment of the cycling industry, and you can take your pick from a long list of reasons why.

    TJ Parsons |

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