Marcus Holloway is the founder and editor-in-chief of Nations Trails. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, near the Blue Ridge Mountains, and leads the site's coverage of tents, sleeping bags and pads, camp stoves, water filters, portable power for camping, and backcountry safety gear. His guides focus on the details a product listing tends to bury, such as fabric weight, waterproof ratings, sleeping pad R-values, and battery capacity, and he reviews the site's guides before they are published.
A power station that cannot handle a fridge startup surge is useless at basecamp. These picks are compared on real AC output,…
A 160W panel only helps if it actually matches your power station's input limit. These picks are compared on real output, folded…
A gritty chain wears out cassettes and chainrings faster than almost anything else. These picks are compared on how well they cut…
A thru axle fork mount only works if the axle size and bolt pattern match your setup. These picks are compared on…
A cover that flaps loose in a storm can leave your drivetrain wet by morning. These picks are compared on fabric weight,…
Wet gravel and washboard roads expose a fork bag with a weak mount fast. These picks are compared on roll-top closure, mounting…
Riding an e-bike at speed changes what you need from a helmet. These picks are compared on rear visibility, venting, and fit…
A watch that quits at mile 40 or a computer you cannot read in glare both end a ride early. These picks…
Numb hands on a long ride usually trace back to thin bar tape. See how 6 gel handlebar tapes compare on padding…
A 400 lb rating means little if the frame twists or the seat sags by hour two. These picks are compared on…
