Check out how we wired the Got It Wired van!

A right-of-passage for van dwellers: cutting a hole in your van. Here’s how we did it (twice!).

In this stage, we build a stable van floor and make the van quieter and warmer with sound dampening and insulation. 

Before we start building, we have to prepare the van and address any interior rust issues. Here’s a recap of our demo-day, cleaning, and preparing the van to build.

Even after a thru-hike, my sleeping bag is loftier than ever! Check out my review of the Versalite by Western Mountaineering.

Good rain gear isn’t hard to find. Look no further than these go-to items.

Check out my review of some awesome Outdoor Research items from my Continental Divide Trail thru-hike.

Follow along as we build our own Sprinter van conversion.

From Ramen noodles to pepperoni quesadillas, the MSR skillet is a culinary wonder in the backcountry.

It’s official: I’m attempting a thru-hike on the Continental Divide Trail! Here’s what I’m bringing (so far)

Fill it up. Piece it together. Hang and let gravity do all the work. Here’s how I filter water in the backcountry. 

The only items you’ll need for 6 months, a thru-hiker's gear list fine-tunes the essentials when it comes to living in the outdoors. Here’s the evolution of my gear on the Appalachian Trail.

My lessons were learned the hard way and the fun way. If I had to narrow it down to five basic items that kept me safe, sane, and happy, this is it.

The journey is not over yet. I still have many peaks ahead of me, and now I have more personal goals than I’ve had in a long time.

Before my thru-hike I wore Altra. Post-hike, I wear Altra. My choice footwear from hikes in the Adirondacks to waterfall treks in Dominica.

Everything you need to know before you hike in the 100-mile wilderness.

Highlight’s SOBO Starter Guide: Mount Katahdin

How to choose a summit day, where to book your campsite reservations and travel information make up this part of Highlight’s SOBO Starter Guide. Make it easy on yourself and follow this guideline for a seamless start to your journey.

Planning a southbound thru-hike is rough. Prepare yourself with this guide and you’ll be on your way to the best experience of your life.