Outdoor Advice for Fresh Air Enthusiasts


The #1 outdoor adventure blog for everyday people looking to spend more time outside.

Get Outside this Fall

These are my favorite tips for planning your fall adventures

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Sleep under the stars, plan that epic road trip, and breathe in the fresh air.
Bearfoot Theory Founder Kristen Bor hiking on Parker Ridge in Banff National Park
Hi, I’m Kristen!

Welcome to Bearfoot Theory

If you’re like me, you feel most alive in the outdoors. On the weekends, you’d rather hit the trail than the bar, and you choose sleeping under the stars over 5 star hotels.

In 2014, I quit my 9-5 Washington DC career to start this outdoor blog, where my goal is to make the outdoors more accessible for everyday people.

Here you’ll find my best trips, tips, and outdoor advice for hiking, camping, backpacking, road trips, van life and more. My goal is to prepare you with the knowledge, gear, and skillset you need to get outside, so you’re prepared for whatever nature throws at you.

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Outdoor Gear Guides

Wherever you’re adventuring to next, make sure your gear has got your back, through thick and thin. Explore my favorite gear I’ve tested over the years.


Kristen Bor holding Kula Cloth pee rag featuring a bear next to a lake with a cosmic mountain scene

Kula Cloth Review: Why I Love this Reusable Pee Rag

The Kula Cloth is an indispensable piece of gear for women and comes with me on every hike. This genius little piece of fabric is a pee rag that helps you maintain your hygiene in the backcountry. Read on for my full review.

Hiking

You don’t need to climb a 20,000 foot mountain to reap the rewards of the outdoors. All you need is a good pair of boots, a pack, and a few important hiking essentials. Get ready to hit some incredible hiking trails with my essential hiking tips and hiking gear roundups.



Backpacking

Backpacking is my favorite way to unplug. Here are the best trails I’ve hiked, my go-to backpacking gear, and advice for taking your backpacking skills to the next level



Camper Van Life

The Bearfoot Theory team has over 12 years of van life between us in all different types of vans, and we’re here to show you how it’s done. Learn how to pick the right van for your lifestyle, get inspiration for your van conversion, and learn practical advice for living in a van.


Be responsible outdoors.

We all have a responsibility to look after the places that we love.

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