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November 7, 2025 Brandon Chase

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Southwest 55 Pack Review

This article first appeared on TheTrek The pack that practically defined modern ultralight backpacking just got a major upgrade. The

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September 3, 2025 Brandon Chase

Gear Roundup: Summer Field Notes

Every summer I put a mix of new gear to the test — sometimes on long trail runs, sometimes on

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July 1, 2025 Brandon Chase

Topo Athletic Traverse Hiking Shoe Review

This article fist appeared on TheTrek. As someone who’s worn through more than a dozen pairs of Topo Athletic shoes,

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June 5, 2025 Brandon Chase

Lightweight Gear That Earned a Spot in My Pack This Spring

As someone who spends a lot of time outside—hiking, running, guiding, or just trying to stay ahead of Maine’s blackflies—I’m

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April 10, 2025 Brandon Chase

Helinox Chair One gets a (re)vamp!

The Helinox Chair One is one of the most recognizable—and revered—camp chairs on the market. Lightweight, compact, and surprisingly comfortable,

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December 16, 2024 Brandon Chase

Early Winter Gear Picks to Keep You Warm, Dry, and Active All Season

Recreating in cold weather—or even during the unpredictable shoulder seasons—demands a shift in both mindset and gear selection. As temperatures

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September 24, 2024 Brandon Chase

Hyperlite Mountain Gear Contour 35 Pack Review

This article first appeared on TheTrek The backpacking brand that thru-hikers know and love, Hyperlite Mountain Gear (HMG), has recently

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March 7, 2024 Brandon Chase

Gear Roundup: Late Winter, Early Spring Outdoors

As the winter season draws to a close, I’m eager to share my experiences with some of the latest outdoor

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October 23, 2023 Brandon Chase

Gear Roundup: Fall Running & Hiking

Fall running and hiking offer a refreshing escape into nature’s changing colors and crisper air. With summer’s scorching heat behind

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February 22, 2023 Brandon Chase

Inov-8 TrailFly G 270 V2 Review

This article first appeared on TheTrek. On New England trails, only the toughest shoes survive. Granite slabs chew though Altra

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A few very full days in NYC with @anrope -- biking A few very full days in NYC with @anrope -- biking around the city, the Met, rooftop sunsets, excellent food, and later nights than I’m used to. We packed a lot into a long weekend!
VO₂ max test in NYC last week. Scored a 62.9 (99th VO₂ max test in NYC last week. Scored a 62.9 (99th percentile for my age), up from 56 last year.

I’ve always liked having objective ways to measure fitness beyond race times and how I feel day to day. VO₂ max isn’t everything, but it’s a useful snapshot of aerobic fitness—and one of the things I’m hoping to maintain as long as possible.

Mostly just happy to see that the running, biking, hiking, and generally spending a lot of time outside seem to be working.

Also, running to exhaustion while breathing through this thing is about as enjoyable as it looks.
The Nordic Trail Festival is back! 🙌 After losing The Nordic Trail Festival is back! 🙌

After losing the facility for two years, seeing it purchased by the community and brought back to life makes this event feel a little extra special. The 6-hour trail race is exactly what I love about trail running: grassroots, low-key, a little gritty, and a ton of fun.

I managed to keep moving for 9 laps and 27 miles, which was enough to take the win in the men’s Solo division. 🥇

Pretty great way to spend six hours in the woods. Even better to see this place, and this race, back where it belongs. 🌲 🤘🏻

📸: @elements_by_watson @nordicheritagecenter
Seventeen days of guiding in the High Sierra for @ Seventeen days of guiding in the High Sierra for @andrewskurka with @katiegerber, @christyrosander, and @whereisjessica 🤘🏻

Long days, big off-trail miles, granite passes, alpine lakes, wildflowers, wildlife, and some incredible camps along the way. Tired legs, good people, and a lot of time in a place that never gets old. 

A great stretch of summer in the mountains!

#dreamjob
Last week I completed the Great Circle Trail, a re Last week I completed the Great Circle Trail, a remote and rugged loop in the North Maine Woods. I’ve been eyeing this one for a couple of years and finally had the chance to go for it.

The route stitches together faint footpaths, old tote roads, and a section of the Appalachian Trail, winding past ponds, waterfalls, and rocky overlooks. Innumerable blowdowns and sloppy conditions after a night of rain made for some slow going, but the views deserved a proper look-see -- and if the bugs hadn’t been eating me alive, I definitely would’ve spent even more time exploring the great swimming spots along the way.

A wicked fine day completing one of Maine’s wildest and most overlooked long-distance loops. 

And now, off to the High Sierra to guide for @andrewskurka for a couple weeks! ✌🏻🫡
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