Steal Adventure with Bandit
Trail tales and adventures fueling the gear we made for wayfinders and everyday explorers searching to steal adventure.
Explore the Trail
From iconic parks to everyday escapes close to home, these are the adventures that shape our gear — and remind us why we go.
(Some of these adventures are eligible for Bandit Trail Badges)
Zebra Canyon, Escalante, UT
Stealing Adventure in the Stripes — Hiking Zebra Canyon (Escalante, UT)The beauty of the desert slot canyon hikesThe road is long, dry, and repetativeThere are hikes that entertain you… and then there are hikes that change your rhythm. Zebra Canyon — tucked deep in...
Fifth Water Hot Springs, Spanish Fork(ish), UT
Soaking in Wild Beauty - One Step at a Time!The trail was quiet, frosty, and frozen early in the morningFeels like the bridge is about the halfway pointUtah is full of secret pockets of adventure, and Fifth Water Hot Springs—nestled in Diamond Fork Canyon—is one of...
Chamber of the Basilisk Hike in Goblin Valley, UT
Hiking to the Goblin’s Lair in Goblin Valley State Park – A Hot but Unforgettable Trek It was 95 degrees. The kind of dry, desert heat that sizzles off sandstone and makes you question your life choices about a mile into a hike. But the destination? Absolutely worth...
Gloria Falls Hike in Sandy, UT
A Hidden Gem in Little Cottonwood CanyonWhen you get to this quaint bridge, you're almost there!!!Follow the Signs!There’s something deeply satisfying about a hike that doesn’t require an entire day’s commitment but still rewards you with a jaw-dropping view—and...
Mesa Falls Hike in Island Park, ID
An Easy, and SPECTACULAR "Hike" in Island Park, ID, USAHard to capture the majesty of this viewIdaho giving Pacific Northwest Vibes!!We found a hidden gem near Island Park, Idaho! Not far off the the freeway, we pulled into a parking lot and used our National Park...
Lower Calf Creek Falls, Boulder, UT
A Moderate Hike through Red Sand to a Beautiful WaterfallIn August, of a drought year, there was a still a steady stream of water at Calf Creek FallsThe TrailheadGrowing up in Utah, I always heard, "You have to do Lower Calf Creek Falls...It's worth it!" Yet, until...
Wind Caves Hike in Logan, UT
A Fun, Moderate Hike in Logan, UT, USAA view of the Mouth of the Wind CaveSo Close, Yet So FarLogan is a terrific city about an hour and a half North of Salt Lake City. It is the home of the Utah State Aggies, Cache Valley Creamery, and incredible outdoor adventure....
Why We Share These Stories
We don’t chase trails just to check boxes.
We go to slow down, see clearly, and remember what matters.
If a story here nudges you outside, it’s doing its job.
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Gear That’s Been There
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