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Meet The Staff - Avery Atkinson

Meet The Staff - Avery Atkinson

Get to know this fine gent. Avery is one of our greatest employees. Come say hi and learn from his outdoor wisdom.
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  • Brandon Long
Simba Tested - Olicamp Ion Micro Stove

Simba Tested - Olicamp Ion Micro Stove

Friends don't let friends buy backpacking gear on Amazon!
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Fathers Day Gift Guide

Fathers Day Gift Guide

These 10 No-brainer gifts for Father's Day are sure to bring a smile on dad's face.
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  • Cody Lee
Meet The Staff - Caity Green

Meet The Staff - Caity Green

Meet Caity. She is a gear specialist and can give you top notch info on trail running, skiing, and the best clothes for your activity.
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  • Sara Austin
Simba Tested - Altra Timp 1.5

Simba Tested - Altra Timp 1.5

"It's honestly REALLY hard to think of something I don't like about these shoes, but there is one downfall I would mention..." Read more from Simba Tested: Altra Timp 1.5 trail running shoe 
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Simba Tested - Altra Lone Peak 4 Hiking Shoes

Simba Tested - Altra Lone Peak 4 Hiking Shoes

"Every single pair of Lone Peaks I've owned breaks down in the exact same spot..." Learn more about Altra Lone Peak 4's wear & tear from over 500 miles on trail in this week's Simba Tested.
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Simba Tested - Therm-a-rest Neo-Air X Lite

Simba Tested - Therm-a-rest Neo-Air X Lite

Should you buy the Therm-arest neo-air x lite? Learn from Simba, a CDT thru-hiker and GEAR:30 staff member.
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  • Cody Lee
Simba Tested - Big Agnes Fly Creek Carbon & Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tents

Simba Tested - Big Agnes Fly Creek Carbon & Tiger Wall 2 Platinum Tents

Simba Tested: Big Agnes Fly Creek Carbon & Tiger Wall UL 2 Platinum Tents.
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Simba Tasted - GOOD TO-GO Meals: Oatmeal, Three Bean Chili, & Chicken Gumbo

Simba Tasted - GOOD TO-GO Meals: Oatmeal, Three Bean Chili, & Chicken Gumbo

Simba Tested: Good-To-Go Backpacking meals. CDT thru-hiker Simba gives his unbiased review of 3 flavors - plus seasoning tips and tricks.
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Simba Tested - Le Bent Socks Review

Simba Tested - Le Bent Socks Review

How do the Labent socks hold up in comparison to Darn Tough? Ask Simba.. he put them to the all time test out on the CDT trail.
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Simba Tested - Nemo Fillo Elite Backpacking Pillow

Simba Tested - Nemo Fillo Elite Backpacking Pillow

Simba Tested - GEAR:30 Staff member Bryden Bowley spent Summer 2019 hiking the CDT. While on trail he tested and reviewed over 20 products - This week's gear review is the Nemo Fillo Elite Backpacking Pillow. 
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Simba Tested - Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Review

Simba Tested - Katadyn BeFree Water Filter Review

Follow Simba as he treks through the wilds of the Continental Divide trail. He is putting his gear through the ringer to see how it holds up. Read on to see his opinion on the Katayn BeFree Water Filter.
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