TrailGear Pro

GoPro Hero12 vs Insta360 X4 Beginner Guide (2026)

GoPro Hero12 vs Insta360 X4: Which Is the Best Camera for Hikers in 2026? If you’d asked me two years ago which action camera hikers should buy, I’d have answered “Just get a GoPro” without blink…

Bait & Lures

How to Store & Transport Bait: Beginner How‑To Guide (2026)

How to Store & Transport Bait on Long Fishing Trips: Beginner How‑To Guide (2026) If you’ve ever opened your cooler after a three-hour drive and gotten hit with that “uh-oh… something died in …

Rods & Reels

Top 5 Telescopic Fishing Rods for Backpacking Trips

Top 5 Telescopic Fishing Rods for Backpacking Trips Let’s be real: trying to strap a 7-foot one-piece rod to your pack is how you end up clotheslining strangers in trailhead parking lots. Telescop…

Water Filtration

Top 5 Compact Water Purifiers for Day Hikes & Expeditions

Top 5 Compact Water Purifiers for Day Hikes & Expeditions (And yes, you really should carry one.) Before someone in the comments goes “But the stream looked crystal clear…” — yeah, about that…