Tales from the Trail.

By Jocelyn Smith, (aka @unhingedhiker) Atom Packs Ambassador  Welcome to the Arizona Trail, where dreams go to dehydrate. It's not just a hiking trail—it's a slow-roasting existential crisis with scenic...

By Ambassador Petri Anne (@petri_anne)   The Lycian Way is a 500 km long-distance trail in the Southwest of Turkey, winding through mountains, coastline and ancient ruins. Every day on...

by Tom Hiking in the heat is not always something that can be avoided. Sure, if you are doing a 4 hour hike and you know it's going to be...

Taking your first step out the door on a new adventure always fills me with the same amount of excitement and a sprinkling of trepidation about what is to come, but one thing I can be certain of is that my defrosted bread and fridge lucky dip sandwich will taste better than anything I have ever eaten.

As a long-distance hiker, wild camper, and YouTuber, I’m always looking for new challenges and the perfect opportunity to hit the trail. When I spotted an unseasonably warm forecast for Scotland last Wednesday, I knew I couldn’t pass it up. The weather was shaping up to be something special; clear skies, temperatures soaring to 25°C, and, most impressively for Scotland, no wind or rain! This rare window of sunshine was the perfect chance to tackle the West Highland Way before the dreaded midges made their appearance.

This is the first time I’ve sat in front of a keyboard to type something out since completing the Te Araroa trail. There are so many feelings after trail, it’s...

Tom – Boss man Disregarding some failed camping trips to the bottom of the garden with my cousins, the first time I slept outside after a hike was on the...

March 1st is again the most popular day to start a northbound thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Whether it is the start of someone’s very first thru-hike, or the last part of their triple crown, hundreds of people will head out from Springer Mountain this year with the hope of reaching Mount Katahdin.

There’s something about setting off when it’s still dark that makes a hike feel like an adventure. Maybe it’s the quiet, or the anticipation of seeing the sunrise from the top of a peak - it’s just a great experience. Jack and I decided to walk up to the Helvellyn ridge for a snowy hike, and it turned out to be one of those days we’ll remember as a highlight of winter. 

If you’ve ever dreamed of a trip that immerses you in nature, where towering peaks and glistening waterfalls seem to go on forever, Norway should be at the top of your list. From wild camping beside glacial lakes to hiking through snow-capped landscapes, this adventure was one we won’t ever forget. Here's a rundown of my and Jack’s adventure…

After leaving the summit of Haystacks, we descended down to Innominate tarn where an impromptu break broke out while we discussed the tarn’s swimming potential (too shallow/muddy/late in the day was the conclusion). I have fond memories of this mountain from numerous groups I have guided past here over the years and know many of its little trods and short cuts by heart - it’s a great place to explore but today we skimmed a few stones and kept moving on. Warwick and Dexter went off in search of a once hidden bothy, its location whispered to me by an old work colleague in the days before social media.

Words by Tom Gale - Atom Packs Founder Laura got to the meeting place first, an amazing feat considering her usual record with timekeeping. Soon the rest of the rabble...