Evolved Supply Co. has recently released their first backpack named “The Ranger”. This pack was purchased directly from their website on December 8th about two hours after the pack was announced. I finally received the pack on March 3rd and have taken it on multiple overnight trips to test it as the pack I’ll be carrying on my upcoming 2023 PCT attempt. This pack will be replacing my tried and true...

The Durston X-Mid Pro 2 is a two person single wall DCF non-freestanding tent weighing only 19.6 ounces (for the tent alone). The tent uses 4 to 8 stakes for a pitch under normal conditions, and takes up to 12 stakes total for stability in inclement weather. The tent features a 0.55 DCF body construction, with a 15D silpoly floor. The tent has an inner livable space of 46 inches in height, 90 inches...

The California Riding and Hiking Trail is a 38 mile “Thru-Hike” across the backcountry of Joshua Tree National Park. This trail features easy to moderate terrain difficulty with breathtaking views, star-filled nights, and seclusion far away from the busy crowds the park has gained in recent years. Water is mandatory to cache prior to the start of the hike. There are no available water sources to rely...