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  • GT: October Gear Roundup

    GT: October Gear Roundup

    It’s October, and we have a lot to say. Mainly because October means almost winter, and we have visions of powderplums dancing in our heads. Not only do we have...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: How to Clean Tents and Sleeping Bags 

    GT: How to Clean Tents and Sleeping Bags 

    Tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks were born to live the rock’n’roll, rough-and-tumble life of trail adventure. Naturally, they end up covered in dirt, sand, mud, tree sap, spilled sunscreen, sweat,...

    Beth Lopez |

  • The Beginner’s Guide to Camping 

    The Beginner’s Guide to Camping 

    There are a million ways to go camping, and all of them are a different flavor of fun. While deluxe options exist like glamping (Pinterest-worthy teepee tents!) and van camping...

    Beth Lopez |

  • people camping in a van

    The Geartrade Guide to Car Camping

    The Geartrade Guide to Car Camping Welcome to the beautiful world of car camping. It’s plush. It’s deluxe. It’s good times around the fire. And, of course, you can pack...

    Beth Lopez |

  • people hiking

    Geartrade: Backpacking 101

    First, congratulations. If you’re reading about backpacking gear, perhaps you have a backpacking trip coming up. And if not, this article may get you thinking about planning one. Backpacking is...

    Beth Lopez |

  • person setting up a tent

    Geartrade: The sleeping bag buyer’s guide

    Hooray, you get to sleep outside! Now that we got our happy dance out of the way, let’s chat sleeping bags, since (if you’re reading this article) you’re probably in...

    Beth Lopez |