The Pros and Cons of Going Ultralight

Field NotesHow-To's

The Pros and Cons of Going Ultralight

Are you thinking about reducing your pack weight or jumping into ultralight backpacking? Learn about the pros and cons of going ultralight and the best ways to drop ounces to pounds for backpacking.

Dzil Ta’ah Adventures: How to Stake Out Your Tent without Stakes

The northeast corner of the Diné (Navajo) Nation is rich with mythic topography. Ubiquitous views of sandstone stone, volcanic spires, and distant mountains, make up the terrain...

Goosenest Development to Dirt 

If you’ve been camping in the dirt for a few decades like we have, being a little further off the ground can be nice...

Five Jaw-Dropping Camping Spots Along Highway 395

Highway 395, the scenic road which gives you access to the Eastern Sierra, stretches from Palm Springs to Mount Shasta. This old trade route has now become the land o...

5 Easy Steps To Make Ceviche While Beach Camping

Heading to the beach to escape the cold, in search of the best mix of surf swells, or for all around fun? I’ve been heading down to Baja during the winter for most my ...

How To Pack For Backpacking

The time has come to pack your backpack, hit the trail, and sleep in the dirt. Backpacking is an adventure combining hiking with backcountry camping, so be ready for a...

How to Fit a Backpacking Pack

Whether heading out on a short overnight or a multi-day backpacking trip, you want your backpack to fit just right. We put together a helpful guide to help you find th...

Winter Camping Hacks That Will Keep You Warm

So, you want to try winter camping. Having tried and failed to enjoy this pretty niche activity a few times, I’m here with some advice for you. Hopefully these tips he...

Big Agnes Gift Guide

🎶 Side sleepers slumber and car campers stayed sheltered, pillows for backpacking and ultimate cushioned comfort, campers rejoice the Gift Guide is here.. These are a ...

Winter Camping Like a Pro

Winter camping isn’t as treacherous as you might imagine. If you pack the right gear and sustenance, and understand the basics of staking out a tent in the snow, you’l...

Leave No Trace: The Seven Principles

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is a non-profit organization focused on reducing our impact on the natural environment by providing innovative education, skills and research to help people care for the outdoors for future generations to enjoy.

Gear Maintenance Tips From Customer Service

In an ideal world, if any of your gear needs repairs the best time to have it fixed is at the end of the season before you store it away, and the syndrome of “out of sight out of mind” takes over.