Eric Hanson 5/22/24 Eric Hanson 5/22/24

Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc without Money or Plans

Want to hike the 170 KM Tour du Mont Blanc but don’t have money? DIdn’t plan far enough in advance to secure lodging? This article is for you.

Eric Hanson 2/28/24 Eric Hanson 2/28/24

Mystery Ranch Radix 57 and 47 Pack Review

Eric Hanson 12/16/23 Eric Hanson 12/16/23

Holiday Gift Guide for Backpackers

Eric Hanson 11/9/23 Eric Hanson 11/9/23

Alone on the Colorado Trail

As the storm raged overhead, fear rang in my heart as I hiked exposed. Should I press on? Or retreat.

Eric Hanson 10/7/23 Eric Hanson 10/7/23

Gear Loadout: Packing List for the Colorado Trail

Eric Hanson 8/12/23 Eric Hanson 8/12/23

Dan Becker and Eric Hanson Compare Gear

Dan Becker is trying out a gear system designed for beginners. I’m testing all new high end gear. Two gear experts show off their load out and discuss what works, and what doesn’t.

Eric Hanson 8/10/23 Eric Hanson 8/10/23

Packrafting Lake Powell, Utah

Eric Hanson 8/10/23 Eric Hanson 8/10/23

Gear Companies are Lying to You

There’s a dark secret lurking in on the shelves of our favorite gear stores. Sometimes what gear companies advertise is a little lenient with the truth. So what's really going on?