2023 Recap and 2024 Preview
‘Tis the season for reflecting on last year and planning for next year. At Tortuga, we’ve already had our annual plannin...
35 BEST Gifts For Hikers and Campers
Ask pretty much any long distance hiker and they’ll tell you that Darn Tough Socks are the best hiking socks on the plan...
Best Merino Wool Shirts & Clothing for Traveling in 2026
Merino wool has been called “nature’s performance fabric.” A high-quality piece of merino wool clothing has the same—or ...
Wrap Yourself in a Tag Aloha Pareo
One of my favorite travel clothing items is the pareo, or sarong. It packs small and is a multitasker after my own heart...
5 Detours Near National Parks That Are Worth the Side Quest
If you want to avoid the parks (and the crowds), there are plenty of detours outside the major National Parks that are w...
Video: Best Travel Gear to Gift This Year (From REI)
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Stay Warm in the Finisterre Women’s Penrose Sweater
When I’m on the road, staying warm is a top priority. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a camping trip or a frigid airplane...
The 10 Best Carry-On Travel Backpacks, Tested by TravelFreak
Tortuga designed this to be the ultimate carry-on backpack for urban travelers. Its outstanding build quality, thoughtfu...
How to Pack Clothes So They Don’t Wrinkle in 2025
You can’t show up to a meeting or a wedding looking like you slept in your clothes. Even the most rugged backpacker want...
Video: Travel Gear Gift Guide Available At Backcountry
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