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  • 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 |

  • Send everything! (Except these.) 

    Send everything! (Except these.) 

    While we can list almost any kind of gently-used outdoor gear for consignment, from climbing shoes to camp chairs, there are a handful of items we just can’t take. When...

    Beth Lopez |

  • GT: Mountain Bike Trail Etiquette Quiz

    GT: Mountain Bike Trail Etiquette Quiz

    Whether you’re a new rider or a crusty old racer, everybody can use a refresher on trail etiquette once in a while. That’s why we put together this handy quiz,...

    TJ Parsons |

  • GT: Back To School

    GT: Back To School

    Back to school already!? There’s nothing you can say to make us believe that the summer is already coming to a close! From backpacks and hats, to shirts, pants, &...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • GT: Fire Safety Skills

    GT: Fire Safety Skills

    It’s campfire season out there folks! Which means s’mores, roasted weenies, & preventing wildfires! We all love to have fun on camping trips with friends, but it’s important to brush...

    Kalie Lovell |

  • Hydration, to go: a quick guide to water filters 

    Hydration, to go: a quick guide to water filters 

    Today’s water filtration systems are fast, easy to use, portable, and make hydration (plus camp cooking, camp dishes, coffee/tea water, and most importantly hot toddy water) a cinch. It’s easy...

    Beth Lopez |

  • Plastic Free July

    Plastic Free July

    GT writer TJ Parsons wanted to learn more about plastic free July and what that entailed. Read below for his adventures as he committed to being plastic free for one...

    TJ Parsons |