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A NEMO Fillo Elite Ultralight Backpacking Pillow with teal and light blue horizontal stripes sits on a yellow inflatable sleeping pad, surrounded by camping gear inside a tent. A label in the upper right reads Gear Review.

NEMO Fillo Elite Ultralight Backpacking Pillow Review

July 24, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Review

Reading Time: 6 minutes

The NEMO Fillo Elite Ultralight Backpacking Pillow is designed for ultralight adventures where comfort and a good night’s sleep are valued.

A man in a yellow jacket and helmet leans on his loaded touring bike, fresh from the Tour Divide, parked by a lake with mountains and pine trees in the sunset—perfect for a post race report.

Tour Divide Post Race Report: The Body (What’s Broken)

July 17, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Tour Divide

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Two hikers sit on the ground smiling and relaxing. One adjusts her sock while the other laughs, both wearing hats and outdoor clothing, showcasing womens PCT gear 2024. The text CLASS OF 2024 appears in the corner.

Pacific Crest Trail Gear Guide for Women (2024 Survey)

July 14, 2025

By Mac

Posted in Gear, Pacific Crest Trail

Reading Time: 9 minutes

A photo gallery collage of landscape and travel shots—mountains, lakes, forests, cabins, beaches, scenic trails, and gear—with a striking Pyrenees High Route (HRP) mountain peak prominently featured in the center.

Pyrenees High Route Photo Gallery: 50 Stunning Images from the HRP

July 10, 2025

By Mac

Posted in France, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Photo Gallery, Spain

Reading Time: 1 minute

A weathered metal shed, reminiscent of HRP shelters part 1, stands on grassy terrain with hills in the background under a clear blue sky. The shed appears old and worn, its paint faded and peeling.

Guide to HRP Huts, Shelters, and Lodging – Part 1: Hendaye to Lescun

July 7, 2025

By Mac

Posted in France, Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne, Spain

Reading Time: 13 minutes

Southern Terminus of the PCT

Pacific Crest Trail

Backpacking from Mexico to Canada across the Western US.

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A man standing on a mountain ridge in front of an even bigger mountain

Nepal Trekking

Trekking in the Himalayas among the world’s highest peaks.

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Mount Fuji Sunrise

Japan Hikes

Guides to hiking the mountains of Japan – from Kyushu to Hokkaido.

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Across the Outback

A detailed account of a bicycle ride across the Australian Outback.

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New Zealand Hikes

New Zealand Trekking

Hiking guides from the North and the South Island of Aotearoa.

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Van Life

Converting a van to explore the outdoors (and live in).

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CDT Wyoming Sign in Basin

Continental Divide Trail

A thru-hike along the Continental Divide, from Mexico to Canada.

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A man rowing a raft

Grand Canyon Rafting

A month-long whitewater trip down the Colorado River.

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Western Arthurs Traverse Featured

Tasmania Trekking

Guides to hiking in some of Australia’s wildest terrain.

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Pedra da Gávea

Brazil Hikes

Hiking around Rio de Janeiro – one of Earth’s most beautiful cities.

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Tyler ‘Mac’ Fox

The face behind Halfway Anywhere

Over ten years of trying to get and stay outdoors – despite my own best efforts to the contrary.

Latest Gear Review

Three slices of bread are toasting in a frying pan on an induction stove set to medium heat. A paper towel is on the counter nearby, and a label in the corner reads Gear Review: Hyperlite Mountain Gear Daybreak.

Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set Review (7 piece)

Posted on July 3, 2025

by Mac

Posted in Review

Reading Time: 8 minutes

The Magma Induction Non-Stick Cookware Set is a compact and nesting cookware set featuring a detachable handle, making it ideal for living in tight quarters.