RTIC Outdoors has been on my radar for quite some time as the closest competitor to YETI coolers. Their coolers are more affordable, but I wondered whether the RTIC 45-quart hard cooler would perform when tested.  When I first set out on this road trip, I stored perishables in an older soft-side Kelty cooler. It … The post RTIC 45 Quart Hard Cooler Review first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

Hiking and backpacking are therapeutic for me. But it’s hard to relax and breathe if you don’t have a hiking backpack for your gear. Knowing you can carry everything you need and having a comfortable way to carry it means everything, which is why you should take a closer look at these Gregory hiking backpacks … The post The Best Gregory Hiking Backpacks For Men and Women first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

Relying on trekking poles when backpacking, hiking, or backcountry skiing is a smart decision. If you’re searching for a new pair of poles to aid in your upcoming adventures, I’ve taken the time to detail a few of the best Leki trekking poles. I used to think that those who used poles for hiking or … The post The Best Leki Trekking Poles first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

Flybird Fitness has a wide selection of gear to help you create your ideal home gym. See what I picked up and how I liked those items in this review. The post Flybird Fitness: Gear For Your Home Gym first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

The Kühl Silencr shorts are an excellent choice for hiking while just as easily being comfortable about town. Check out my full review to learn more. The post Reviewing the Kühl Silencr Shorts first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

These are the first pair of stretchy pants I’ve ever owned. Admittedly, I’ve always been a little envious that the ladies seem to get all the fun when it comes to stretchy pants. But I also haven’t really been on the lookout for stretchy pants for men.  Well, when my esteemed friends at Kühl Apparel … The post Are The Kühl Resistor Chino Pants The Best Stretchy Pants for Men? first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

I’ve gone through a number of sleeping pads over the years. While I’ve found some comfortable inflatable sleeping pads for summer camping, I’ve also had some that just didn’t hold air. I got tired of waking up in the middle of the night with a rock jabbing me in the back. So, today I’m going … The post Best Foam Sleeping Pads for Lightweight Camping first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

Whether you’re trained as a wilderness first responder or a novice outdoorsman (or woman), having one of the best backpacking first aid kits in your arsenal is essential. It’s not a matter of if you’ll need it, but instead, it’s only a matter of when. Let’s take some time today to review some of the … The post The Best Backpacking First Aid Kits first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

Here are the top items that should be on your backpacking first aid kit checklist. The post A Backpacking First Aid Kit Checklist first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more

I love my inflatable paddleboard for how easily it packs up between uses. But, sometimes, I’m in the mood to sit down, get my puppy in a more stable watercraft, and pack a few chilly beverages for a more extended day on the water.  The latter usually requires a comfortable kayak, but loading and unloading … The post Oru Kayak Review: The Lake Edition first appeared on The Backpack Guide ..read more