Let’s Hit the Trail
Welcome to our hiking community!
Whether you're brand new to backpacking, looking to hone your skills, or simply looking for your next trip, we’re here to make your adventures feel simple, fun, and totally doable.
Let’s hit the trail!
Explore our blog posts
Gear Reviews
Don’t waste miles on the wrong gear.
Our backpacking gear reviews break down what works and what doesn’t—tested in the wild, not just in a showroom. From ultralight packs to backcountry stoves, we give you honest, no-BS insights to help you gear up smarter and hike farther.
Trip Reports
Go beyond the map—experience the trail.
Our backpacking trip reports drop you right into the wilderness with vivid stories, routes, breathtaking photos, and hard-earned lessons from the backcountry. Whether you're planning your next hike or just dreaming of the mountains, these real trail experiences will fuel your next adventure.
Advice - Tips & Tricks
Smarter hikes start here.
Whether you're planning your first overnight or prepping for a thru-hike, our backpacking advice blogs are packed with trail-tested tips, packing hacks, safety essentials, and hard-won wisdom from real hikers. Avoid rookie mistakes, hike lighter, and go farther—confidently.
Who
we are
Hey there — we're Justin and Anna!
We’re a couple that loves backpacking, hiking, and exploring wild places out on the trail. From our first overnighters to hiking thousands of miles together, the backcountry has become our favorite place to reconnect, recharge, and push our limits.
Combined, we have over 20 years of backpacking experience, with hundreds of nights and thousands of miles under our belts. Notably, Justin hiked the John Muir Trail in 2021, we tackled the Wonderland Trail together in 2023, and in 2024 we completed our biggest adventure yet: a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.
Though we have a lot of experience on the trail, we are not professional guides or wilderness first responders, we are simply two hikers that LOVE to hit the trail! Even with all the miles and amazing places we’ve been, one of our favorite things about backpacking is getting the opportunity to help new backpackers get into the backcountry!
Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about gear, backcountry skills, and what it really takes to feel confident and safe in the outdoors — and now, we’re here to help you get out there too. Whether you're planning your very first overnight or dreaming of a long-distance trek, we believe backpacking should be exciting, approachable, and rewarding for everyone.
We’re here to share real trail-tested advice, honest gear recommendations, and inspiration to help you take that next step into the wild. Let’s hit the trail together.
