I need to rent a vehicle (out of Vegas) for a 9 day road trip through the national parks of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. I’ll be hiking and backpacking so I’ll have gear that will need to be stored when on short/day hikes. Since I’ve never been out there, I don’t know how [...]

I’m looking in to buying a raft for river rafting and other gear for hiking and what not. Where’s the best place for this? I’d like a store that will give me good info on each product as well. I’ve already checking in to Bass Pro Shop.
Any suggestions?

Imagine that you can outfit yourself for free for a 100 mile hike in a summer’s week of diligent walking. You’re trying to be inconspicuous and have as little contact with other people as possible during that week. Much of the hike will be cross-country, but a good bit will be along the [...]

I will be there in June for 4 days in Victoria and want to see some old growth forests, waterfalls, maybe even a hot spring. Any local favorites. I only have a couple days and have to spend the night in Victoria, but want to get out during the day.

I enjoy hiking and I would like to go to the western US; maybe Wyoming.Does anyone know of any good links online for un-guided backpacking?