Circuit vs. Catalyst: What Backpack Do I Need?

by Garrett Martin | Sep 20, 2024 | Mixed Bag

Circuit vs. Catalyst: What Backpack Do I Need? There’s a lot to consider when choosing the right pack for your next adventure. Two key factors are: How much total weight will you be carrying (Gear + Consumables)? And what kind of gear do you need? Is it bulky winter...

Meet the Team: Amelia Zilles

by Garrett Martin | Sep 10, 2024 | Mixed Bag

Meet the Team: Amelia Zilles Amelia Zilles is currently on our Production, Design + Ideation team. She is a recent graduate from the Utah State University Outdoor Product Design and Development program. Amelia’s got the grit we look for in our team members and...

Post Trail Depression: A Complex Wave of Emotions

by Garrett Martin | Nov 29, 2023 | Mixed Bag

PCT RIDGELINE Post Trail Depression: A Complex Wave of Emotions Disclaimer: This article mentions suicide and themes of depression. While post-trail depression is difficult to deal with, if you find yourself having thoughts of suicide or can’t seem to shake out of...

New York’s Hidden Gem: A Trip Report from the Northville-Placid Trail

by Garrett Martin | Nov 21, 2023 | From the Trail

JULIA GLADSTEIN ON THE NPT New York’s Hidden Gem: A Trip Report from the Northville-Placid Trail Author: Julia Gladstein We were fortunate enough to get some insight into a lesser known Adirondack trail from Julia Gladstein after recently completing the...

Leave No Trace: How To Preserve Our Wilderness Areas

by Garrett Martin | Nov 1, 2023 | Leave No Trace

HELP ENSURE OUR NATURAL AREAS REMAIN PRISTINE Leave No Trace: How To Preserve Our Wilderness Areas Before heading into your next backcountry adventure, ensure you’re prepared on ways to mitigate your impact on the environment you’ll be traveling through....