Techy hikers unite.

We took 4 types of tent stakes to the JMT to do a real field test over 17 days and 240 miles of hiking. Find out which one is best for you!

I tested a brand new Sawyer Squeeze on my 17 day thru-hike of the 211 mile John Muir Trail (250 actual miles).

One of the most important knots a hiker can learn is called the "Sheet Bend." This knot is great for joining two lines together and can be very useful while out on the trail.

What is the optimal break time when you want to hike big miles?

Here are step-by-step instructions to send a Check-in in the new social feature in your Android and iPhone Guthook Guides app.

We taste-tested 10 different instant coffees and a few mocha mixes. Find out how they taste, how much they cost, and whether this is a good choice for your backpacking trip.

We tested eight different methods for making coffee in the outdoors, each with varying taste, cost, and weight.

Have you ever wondered how long a travel-size tube of toothpaste should last? We did the research so you will know.

A lot of people ask why our app is called Guthook Guides and how it got its name. Guthook, himself, is here to explain everything from the beginning.

We disassembled a Sawyer Squeeze filter to show you how it filters water and why you should backflush it to keep it clean.

Originally written for The Trek. Dental care in the backcountry often seems pretty self-explanatory but there are many options for dental care on trail.

The round turn and two half hitches is a useful knot for backpackers.

Your battery indicator doesn't always tell you the truth. When hiking, here is what you should do if your phone battery gets too cold...

I wrap up my series of Sawyer filter reviews by testing the flow rate of the Sawyer Mini against the Squeeze and Micro.

It is more effective to use the Sawyer coupler or a Smartwater bottle nozzle to backflush your Sawyer Squeeze filter than to use the Sawyer syringe that comes packaged with the Sawyer Squeeze filter.

We continue our review of the Sawyer Micro Squeeze and Sawyer Squeeze, this time with different squeeze containers, including the Vecto, Evernew, Smartwater Bottle, and Sawyer Squeeze Pouch.

We review Sawyer's new Micro Squeeze water filtration system.

Ten affordable lightweight backpacking items that are a must for any trip.

Since many hikers carry phones and portable batteries, we evaluated a variety of battery chargers and have some to recommend for long-distance hikers.

This set of maintenance tools is great and it fits easily in the side pocket of my pack.

You’re ready to hit the trail, your fully-loaded smartphone in hand. But how long will it last when you’re not near an outlet?

If you’ve been on the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trail and thought, “there are a lot of people out here,” you’re not wrong.

I’ve been fascinated by satellite imagery of the the Appalachian Trail. It tells a very different story about the landscape.

I analyzed elevation data to come up with an estimate of the steepest climbs.