An honest hiker’s take on cheap vs expensive dry bags — comparing Kmart and Macpac with real prices, materials, and durability tests. Find out which dry bag actually earns its place in your pack.

Choosing the right hiking water filter can make or break your trip. I tested both the Sawyer Squeeze and Katadyn BeFree on real hikes — from a 3-day overnight trek to extended back-to-back adventures in Tasmania. Here’s my honest comparison, including pros, cons, and which filter I actually trust on trail.

Trail-Tested, Thoughtfully Designed, and Ready for the Miles After some serious trail time across Tasmania and New South Wales—from misty...

Here's our budget friendly, simple and time-effective method for creating dehydrated hiking meals.

Let’s get one thing clear right off the bat: I have no idea how much my pack weighs. Is it ultralight? Not even close. Is it light enough...

Here's our guide for multi-day hiking in the Blue Mountains.

A journal excerpt I wrote on our first day multi-day hiking at the Acacia Flat Campground. Transferred from paper to text.

Why do I hike? I hike for the view of the night sky from our tent—watching it shift and soften into pink and indigo behind ancient pencil...

Last Day – Waking Up at South Cape Rivulet The night before, the sun set a beautiful pink over the eucalyptus forest and river as we made...