By: Olivia Tati Spring is finally here in New Orleans, and that means it’s festival season! From the craziness of Mardi Gras to Gumbo Festival, Zydeco Fest, French Quarter Fest, and Jazz Fest. It really is Festival Galore! That being said, I never leave home without my trusty little Nano shoulder bag. This bag is…
Author: Meredith Searight
Preparing For Backpacking Season
By: Logan Reavis It’s winter why are we talking about backpacking already! For most, backpacking is done predominantly in the summer months, but for those lucky enough to start in spring or travel in the off-season, it is good to be prepared so you don’t feel overwhelmed when that next backpacking trip approaches. In this…
Meet The 2023 Gregory Ambassador Team
We are excited to announce the brand new Gregory ambassador team! Our ambassador team is the embodiment of everything Gregory stands for. We could not be happier to have them represent us as they head off into their adventures.Without further ado, please give a warm welcome to our amazing team for 2023: ▪️ Jenny…
Hiking Tips For Winter Weather
By: Logan Reavis Hiking in winter is variable depending on where you live, so please use this as a guide to plan but you may want to alter your plans based on the weather pattern and environment. I am going to break this down in a few sections to base your planning off of so…
The Open Fences Project & My Path to the PCT
By: Matthew Landis – Gulf War Veteran, two-time PCT Hiker, and Gregory Ambassador What is it we covet in the mountains? What’s out there that calls us so deeply? Where is your sacred space outside? Do you remember its color? The details of the landscape? On your last visit, were you alone or with someone?…
Storing Your Summer Gear for Fall & Winter
By: Nick Tortajada The warm weather is winding down, and with it comes the end of camping season in most places. It’s that time to swap out the flip-flops for warm boots and break out the winter gear. But wait! You spent good money on adventure gear that you love, and in turn, it takes…
Car Camp Packing Like a Boss
By: Nick Tortajda The weekend is coming straight at you, and you’re going camping. Life is good. Well, until you have to start packing. Packing can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Use these simple tips and become the car camping packing champion you were destined to be. Or, just avoid the stress…
My All Female Trip to Summit Mt.Kilimanjaro
By: Dineo Dowd When planning a trip to attempt summiting Mt.Kilimanjaro, I knew that I needed a lot of things to make this trip possible; on my top list, I needed a tremendously durable backpack, and I knew that it had to be Gregory. I did a lot of research, and 85% of Women recommended…
Find Your Fit – Getting Into the Right Pack
By: David Gladdish Think of a flow chart with a start and end point. Some flow charts can help you reach a conclusion based on a series of yes or no questions that lead you to making the best decision possible. There are no right or wrong answers, but each decisions leads you down a…
Best Treehouse in the PNW
By: Logan Reavis It’s by no surprise that the Pacific Northwest is home to a number of iconic tree houses available for rent. These rentals can be found on AirBNB and hipcamp. Many treehouses are so popular they will book one to two years out, so be sure to plan accordingly! They are booked out…