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Get Geared-Up Vegan Style
As a vegan backpacker I’ve learned that proper plant-based nutrition sustains energy levels and performance during long hikes, fueling you to tackle switchbacks and peak-bagging all day long! Once you...
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Healthy Meal Tips and Backpacking Dessert Recipe
Hey backpackers! We all know that conquering trails and unnamed peaks requires endurance and stamina, so it’s important to sustain your energy levels on your hikes. With well-timed nutrition and the...
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Bringing Back the XC Road Trip: Gearhead Style
A life lived authentically is priceless. What could fuel this sentiment better than taking a XC road trip with frequent use of your backpacking gear? Lets face it, we live in a time and age where true...
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Armpocket® Armband Aero i-10 Review
You know you’re a runner when you think it’s perfectly reasonable to get up before sunrise to squeeze in a run before work; or you have multiple playlists with names like “race pace energy,” “long run...
View ArticleCotopaxi Inca 26L Backpack Review
When you’re on a mission to bag a few peaks or walk the city streets, take the Cotopaxi Inca 26L Backpack along. I’ve found that[Read More...] The post Cotopaxi Inca 26L Backpack Review appeared first...
View ArticleGet Your Hemp On in the Backcountry
Learn how hemp seeds can improve your performance and experience while trekking in the backcountry As a backpacker, what you put in your body will[Read More...] The post Get Your Hemp On in the...
View ArticleKelty Women’s Redtail 22 Daypack Review
In its best form, a day hike is an energetic boost of nature that brings you close to the earth and clears your mind of[Read More...] The post Kelty Women’s Redtail 22 Daypack Review appeared first on...
View ArticleCotopaxi Inca 26L Backpack Review
When you’re on a mission to bag a few peaks or walk the city streets, take the Cotopaxi Inca 26L Backpack along. I’ve found that[Read More...] The post Cotopaxi Inca 26L Backpack Review appeared first...
View ArticleOsprey Tempest 30 Review
Being a petite backpacker (5’1”), I’ve always had trouble finding the “perfect pack.” I love that some brands feature packs made just for women, and[Read More...] The post Osprey Tempest 30 Review...
View ArticleSeattleites Welcome the Patagonia Worn Wagon Tour
On April 15th, Yale Avenue was filled with zealous Seattle Patagonia patrons, anxiously awaiting the Worn Wagon’s arrival in front of Feathered Friends; eager to fix their[Read More...] The post...
View ArticleMailbox Peak via the Old Trail: Trip Report
A trip up Mailbox Peak via the Old Trail (7.3 miles roundtrip) – another hike checked off the bucket list. The views from Mailbox are phenomenal,[Read More...] The post Mailbox Peak via the Old Trail:...
View ArticleDrilite™ Jetty Sack from Seattle Sports Review
When you pack for your paddle adventure, it’s important to keep your precious things dry, including clothing, gear and essentials. You can never predict when[Read More...] The post Drilite™ Jetty Sack...
View ArticleBerghaus VapourLight Hyper Smock 2 Review
The World’s lightest waterproof jacket and 2014/2015 ISPO Award Winner. This bold, yet true statement made by Berghaus completely changed my conception of what it[Read More...] The post Berghaus...
View ArticleTrip Report: Camp Muir, Mount Rainier
Planning a trek up the Big One – Mount Rainier – gets my adrenaline pumping the minute I start packing my backpack. My husband and[Read More...] The post Trip Report: Camp Muir, Mount Rainier appeared...
View Article9 Hiking Tips for New Hikers
Hiking is an excellent way to find adventure and connect with nature, while delivering multiple physical and mental benefits beyond scenery and fun. Just being[Read More...] The post 9 Hiking Tips for...
View ArticleVegan Backpacking Tips and Tricks for Optimal Performance
Vegan backpacking provides an incredible way to rediscover our wonderful outdoors that is cruelty-free and healthy, in addition to connecting even closer to Mother Nature. If you are new to vegan...
View ArticleVegan Backpacking Meal Plan: 3-4 Day Minimalist Style
Last week we covered vegan backpacking tips and tricks to optimize your outdoor performance. This week I present a sample 3-4 day minimalist vegan backpacking meal plan. Get your backpack ready, it...
View ArticleHealthy Outdoor Food – 2nd Annual Vegan Food Crawl
It’s time to get stoked! Are you a long-time vegan, a new vegan or just starting to explore how to reduce the amount of animal products in your diet? Seattle Backpackers Magazine is committed to...
View ArticleRunning: Ideal Active Meditation
Have you ever experienced running along a trail, connecting with nature, feeling alive and then having a “break through” moment where your mind clears and your body takes control while you “observe”?...
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