Category: Backcountry Skills

10 Activity Ideas for Outdoor Enthusiasts on Labor Day Weekend

August 30, 2016

Summer is just about coming to an end, and there’s only one weekend left to enjoy the good weather. Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner, and people everywhere will be…
Falling: One of the Most Dangerous Aspects of Hiking and How to Prevent It

August 23, 2016

This week, when veteran hiker William Lowe was hiking in the Green Mountains of Vermont, he slipped and fell, dislocating his ankle and breaking it in three places. Thanks to the Cornell…
8 Items You Should Be Able to Find in Every Hiker’s Home

August 15, 2016

The trail might be considered your second home, but unless you’re a nomad, you probably have an actual shelter you sleep in when you’re not hiking. How you live at home is…
You Can Do It! Encouragements for 5 Unique Hikers

August 8, 2016

Anyone can hike. Even if you think you have something that limits you, there is always a way to overcome it. Yeah, it might take more of a push or some assistance…
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Repel Mosquitoes

July 27, 2016

Mosquitoes or “mozzies” are one of the biggest complaints hikers have about summertime hiking. These little critters will stop at nothing before they nibble you to little itchy pieces. People, therefore, have…
5 Flashlight Types for Late Night Hiking and Camping

July 26, 2016

Flashlights, believe it or not, are one of the most forgotten items when people go hiking. If you have forgotten your flashlight before, we don’t blame you. When you only need something…
7 Ways to Call for Help When Lost or Hurt Outdoors

July 18, 2016

Getting lost or hurt outdoors is any backpacker’s worst fear come true. No matter how much you try to be prepared in case the unimaginable happens, sometimes the trail can be unpredictable.…
A Step by Step Guide to Using a Handheld GPS

July 6, 2016

If you are into hiking technology but you still have no idea how to use a handheld GPS, then this is for you. A hiking GPS is not quite the same as Google…
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking Watches

July 5, 2016

If you’re an avid hiker, it’s good to be up to date on what technology is best to used in the backcountry. One item we can’t get enough of is the hiking watch.…
5 Recipes by People Who Call the Outdoors Home

June 29, 2016

There are a lot of fantastic recipes you can find on the web or in cookbooks if you need some inspiration for your camp kitchen. While many of these recipes are delicious…