Redefining Selfishness: Thru-hiking as Self-Care
As a thru-hiker I’ve heard all of these comments—and more—about my hikes. Often couched in terms of concern, they are in fact judging the responsibility of embarking on a multi-month...
As a thru-hiker I’ve heard all of these comments—and more—about my hikes. Often couched in terms of concern, they are in fact judging the responsibility of embarking on a multi-month...
In 2018, I set out on my first thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. With very limited hiking experience, but plenty of confidence and mental fortitude instilled in me from 22...
Most backcountry adventurers will experience at least one perspective-changing event during their outdoor lives. It doesn’t need to be life threatening, or even result in a grandiose epiphany. It just...
One afternoon in elementary school I was absolutely crushed to learn that turtles and other wildlife could be killed by our plastic trash. Our teacher showed us–using blunt-nosed safety scissors–how...
Our brand is built on the idea of better gear for the outdoors, so it’s only natural to do our part to give back to the inspirational places we all...
Here at App Gear Co, “made in the USA” is part of our DNA. After witnessing firsthand the massive loss of jobs during the wave of offshoring that happened between...
App Gear Co Athlete Ben Vaughan recently completed the Continental Divide Trail, capping a multi-year effort toward thru-hiking’s Triple Crown (that’s nearly 7,900 miles on foot!). Ben was the very...
Heading for the river? Leave your synthetics in the gear closet. We’re making the case for why natural fibers are perfect for paddling. We’ve spent a lot of time in...
Dressing for adventure is all about the layers, and the warm summer months are no exception. Even hot summer days can turn into chilly summer nights; weather in the desert...
For me, a trip is never real until the day before it starts. However, this time was a little different. I have wanted to go to Peru since I discovered...
Do you know how to get a butterfly to land on you? Don’t try to get it to land on you. Simply do your thing humbly and with an open...