NEW: The Samaya 2.5 Tent!

By Steve Korpi

September 27, 2023

NEW: The Samaya 2.5 Tent!

Introducing the Samaya 2.5 tent - a 2-3 person, ultralight, ultra-versatile, 4 season dome tent from Samaya!

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2023 Christmas in July Sale

By Mountain Shop

July 20, 2023

2023 Christmas in July Sale

It's the 2023 Christmas in July Sale! We've got discounted alpine, Nordic, backcountry and splitboard packages with boots priced to sell! Need avalanche safety equipment? Find it at the sale for a discount. From tents to socks...it's all marked down. We've even got rentals to on sale! Happy Holidays!

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Steve's Guide to Shelters

By Steve Korpi

July 17, 2023

Steve's Guide to Shelters

A shelter is one of the most important pieces of gear you can bring, and it can also be one of the heaviest single items, so choosing the right one will be a personal choice based upon whatever criteria you find important, be it weight, features, price, color, materials, ease of setup or country of origin. In this article, Mountain Shop team member Steve Korpi summarizes the most important points to consider when choosing the perfect shelter.

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Staff Pick | Katadyn BeFree Filter Bottle

By Jan Zarella

May 22, 2023

Staff Pick | Katadyn BeFree Filter Bottle

Our Staff Picks are a collection of items that our staff regularly uses and puts through the test right here in the Pacific Northwest! This Staff Pick features the Katadyn BeFree Filter Bottle.

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Staff Pick | Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker

By Jan Zarella

April 25, 2023

Staff Pick | Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker

Our Staff Picks are a collection of items that our staff regularly uses and puts to the test right here in the Pacific Northwest! This Staff Pick features the ultralight Skyscape Trekker backpacking tent from Six Moon designs, a versatile 3-season tent with a floor that stretches over 8 feet long.

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Backpacking Essentials for the Summer

By Karly Osten

May 11, 2022

Backpacking Essentials for the Summer

It’s time for channeling your inner weekend warrior to crush all the objectives you’ve been dreaming of in the off-season. Here are our top gear picks for this summer to help get you back in action!

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Gear List | Gary's Five Thru Hiking Gear Picks for 2022

By Gary Lawton

February 14, 2022

Gear List | Gary's Five Thru Hiking Gear Picks for 2022

Die hard thru hiker Gary Lawton shares his favorites with us!

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Seven Tips for Winter Camping

By Mountain Shop

January 13, 2022

Seven Tips for Winter Camping

If you love backpacking, the change of seasons doesn’t mean you have to stop when the temps get colder. Here are some tips from Outward Bound educator, Mountain Shop staffer, and backcountry winter camping enthusiast, Ella Dean.

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