Category: Gear Reviews & Guides
Backpacking Coffee Done Right: A Better Way to Brew in the Sierra Backcountry
Twelve miles deep in the Emigrant Wilderness, life slows down. Morning light cracks through the...
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Trail-Tested Review: Oboz Katabatic RT Low GTX in the North Cascades
A Sierra Mindset Meets PNW Conditions I’ll be honest—this is my first time wearing anything from...
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Baffin Introduces Recovery Clog: A New Option for Post-Hike Comfort
After a long day on the trail, there’s a moment every Sierra hiker knows well—the boots come off,...
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Do We Really Need All This Gear? A Conversation Worth Having
This week on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, we step outside our normal trail talk and into something...
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Kings Camo Introduces All-New XKG Summit Series Packs Built for Ultimate Versatility and Modular Performance
From steep granite basins to high alpine ridgelines, the Sierra Nevada has a way of testing every...
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Jetboil Introduces TrailCook: Precision Cooking for the Modern Backcountry
OMA Show 2026 – Denver, Colorado – There are a few booths at Outdoor Media Alliance where...
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Trail Tested Gear: Gregory Arrio 22 Plus Size Daypack
A Comfortable, Thoughtful Fit for Bigger Frames on Real Trail Days For the past five months, I’ve...
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FORM Moldable Insoles Review: Support That Translates From Trail to Everyday Miles
After six weeks and nearly 50 trail miles per pair, FORM’s Maximum Support and Reinforced Maximum...
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Trail-Tested Review: HydraPak PackFlask™ 500ml Filter Kit (Shoulder-Strap Hydration That Actually Works)
One of the best parts of summer trade events like OMA is getting your hands on next season’s gear...
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New Gear Spotlight: Napier Launches the RoamAir Mattress for Truck Bed Camping
Napier Outdoors, the leading innovator in vehicle camping tents, is proud to announce the launch...
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Sierra Winter Camping Checklist
A Practical Guide for Cold-Weather Trips in the Sierra Nevada Winter camping in the Sierra Nevada...
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Our Favorite Gear of 2025
Nearly every piece of gear in this guide earned its place in the Sierra Nevada. High-elevation...
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