Every gram in your pack has a cost. Here's what science and thousands of kilometres of trail experience say about why reducing pack weight is one of the most impactful decisions you can make.
When you're new to hiking, speed looks like ambition. But the hikers who cover the most ground, come home healthy, and actually enjoy themselves are rarely the fastest ones out of the car park. Here's the science behind why going slower gets you further.
The 20% rule is everywhere in hiking advice — and it traces back to 1950s military studies on trained soldiers. Here's what the biomechanics actually show about how much you should carry, adjusted for your body weight.
Every gram in your pack has a cost. Here's what science and thousands of kilometres of trail experience say about why reducing pack weight is one of the most impactful decisions you can make.
Newsletter
Train hard. Fuel right. Pack smart. Go further.
Gear reviews, route intel, and hard-won lessons from the trail — delivered to your inbox. No fluff. No hollow marketing. Just the stuff that matters on the mountain.
One free newsletter. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
