Nalgene Get-A-Grip CXC Bladder, 3 L

Choosing a water reservoir (aka hydration bladder)

Whether you just bought your first backpack that didn’t come with a water reservoir (aka water bladder or hydration reservoir) or your existing reservoir has…

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A hiker on the Grand View Trail in Grand Canyon

Need hiking gear? Our favorite spots to shop

A fan on Facebook recently asked me about shopping for hiking gear, which got me thinking: where are Hikerly’s favorite destinations online or in person…

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Park needs work? Report it

Park needs work? Report it

One of the amazingly positive outcomes of the struggle to keep our state parks open the last couple of years is the growth of a…

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Backpacking packing list: What to bring

Backpacking packing list: What to bring

This is my go-to backpacking packing list for three-season trips in the Sierras (spring to fall) and with some minor tweaks works in other settings…

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Having a good weather forecast can help with backpacking planning

How to get backcountry weather forecasts

When packing for a backpacking trip, the potential weather is a key factor in what to bring. But if you are visiting the backcountry, standard…

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Mapping fun: Trails GPS Tracker for iPhone

Mapping fun: Trails GPS Tracker for iPhone

This new Trails GPS Tracker for the iPhone rocks. Here’s my walk to work yesterday. The stats on the iPhone put my pace at 17…

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