Sometimes you don’t reach the summit. You might take a moment to rest above 12,000 feet to gaze out at the layers upon layers of peaks, and take stock of things. You find a nook of granite to perch yourself in. It’s warm from the sun. The wind whips up your ponytail. You try to […]
Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited NP in the US; it can be tricky to determine where to best spend your time in that park. With large crowds and dozens of amazing attractions there are many options but here are some of my favorites. Mount LeConte: If you are an avid hiker or […]
Moving to Peru was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, and as I look back on my four months in this wondrous place, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with love and gratitude. This journey into the unknown changed my life, and for that I am truly thankful. It was April 2021 when […]
Some photos come at a higher cost than others, but in the era of besting each other’s posts on social media, that’s easy to forget. We had planned to spend Labor Day weekend hiking in the Sawtooths, so after a bit of research into routes we had yet to explore, we settled on Cramer Lakes […]
Social injustice can only be eradicated if we all work together as a team to educate people in a civilized way that aligns with what our founding fathers set forth for us. Our founding fathers believed that the United States is home to all, and they believed in equal opportunity with the highest aspirations and […]
Dear Packsture community, As COVID-19 spreads around the globe and is now officially declared a pandemic, we want to assure you that Packsture is following strategies and measures recommended by the CDC and Public Health Departments. Additional safety measures are implemented to protect our employees and customers. Since we do not have any physical stores […]
5 Years in the making! Just because something worked and seemed practical in the past doesn’t mean it’s still the best option. Down is warm, but comes with some drawbacks, such as being expensive, needing to be dry cleaned, requiring birds to be plucked, and not working well when wet. It also tends to trap […]
(WAYNE, Pa.) January 20, 2020 Packsture, a most exciting and innovative maker of premium gear, is proud to unveil the Satori™ Jacket. The next generation of everyday jackets which are eco-friendly, sustainable, featherless (do not use down), and dedicated to avoiding the inhumane treatment and plucking of birds. Our newly unveiled jacket is one of […]
You are hiking down a path and the trail runs out. Where by washout or poor trail maintenance, you can’t find the trail. While you may think that this is a rare occurrence this is something that happened to me just this last month. Trails do get washed out and trees do fall. So, when […]
It’s Ok if you don’t make the destination! Introduction The outdoors are a great place to think, let off steam, share your accomplishments with others, or just enjoy what nature offers but how do you know when you have gone too far and are now outside your ability? Everyone has a limit I am a […]
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