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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hi, I’m Brandon.

From storm-pinned ridges in the Tetons to a 13,000-foot volcano summit in Guatemala, I’ve put a lot of gear through real conditions. TrailCache is where I share what actually held up.

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Backpacks

Which Backpack Carries the Load? Osprey Atmos 65 and More Reviewed

Osprey’s Anti-Gravity suspension is the rare engineering claim that survives 50 miles of trail. The 65L stays comfortable when other packs start arguing with your hips.

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Grant Village campground in Yellowstone National Park
Tents

Tents That Withstand It All: A 4-Season Guide for New Campers
Sleeping bag and morning campsite scene
Sleeping bags

Ultralight Sleeping Bags Under 1 Pound: Which Ones Actually Deliver?
Backpacking stove and outdoor cooking gear
Cooking gear

Backpacking Stoves That Deliver in Challenging Conditions

From the Parks

Live from the Trails

Current alerts and closures from popular hiking destinations, straight from the National Park Service.

Danger

Mount Rainier

WILDFIRE CLOSURES: Sunrise & northern trails. White River will reopen 9/5.

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Danger

Olympic

Crews Responding to Mount Tom Creek and Mt. Barnes Fires

Aug 26→
Closure

Zion

Watchman Trail Closed

Sep 1→
News

Glacier

Glacier National Park Announces Temporary Alpine Closures Due to Heavy Rainfall

Sep 6→
News

Great Smoky Mountains

Upcoming Half-Day Closures of Kuwohi Road on Sept. 10 and 15 for Educational Programs

Sep 3→

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