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Backcountry Skills
7 Delicious Backcountry Desserts
While having desserts along the trail certainly isn’t a necessity, they’re a desire that most people make sure to bring along anyway. Though it’s important to have room in your bag for the nutritious meals you should be eating, if there’s some extra space, don’t hesitate packing one (or all) of these delicious treats in your […]
1 min read · Dec 9, 2015 · hanalarock
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9 Trail Errors That Could Be Life-Threatening
Making a mistake or error while hiking is certainly not a rare-occurrence. With so many things to remember and pay attention to before and during your hike, everyone should anticipate some kind of obstacle at one point or another. While there’s certain things along the trail that hikers certainly can’t predict, there are aspects of hiking […]
1 min read · Dec 1, 2015 · hanalarock
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Choosing a Rain Jacket
A rain jacket is crucial when it comes to your health and comfort while hiking. Everyone who hikes knows that you need to layer up, but the outermost layer is the one that can be difficult to choose. If it rains while you’re on the trail you want to be prepared, because having to hike […]
1 min read · Nov 25, 2015 · hanalarock
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A Brief Intro to Hiking Permits
If you’re a serious backpacker, then it’s likely you’ve had to deal with getting a permit before. However, for someone who may have not had to do it yet, there’s a lot of information out there that can just be confusing. Getting a hiking permit is essential if you’re looking to stay overnight in national […]
1 min read · Nov 24, 2015 · hanalarock
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10 Things You Wish You Knew Before Backpacking
Is there anything you would have done differently before that big backpacking trip? Most backpackers will tell you that they don’t have any regrets when it comes to hitting the trail, but perhaps there were some things they wish they could go back in time and fix, if only they had known before hand. Unfortunately, […]
1 min read · Nov 17, 2015 · hanalarock
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10 Ways to Stay Clean on the Trail
One of my pet peeves while I’m hiking is the inability to take a nice, long shower after a day of sweating and getting dirty. Though that’s the fun part for many people, for me, I start to feel like I have bugs crawling all over me. If you’re the same, then you know that […]
1 min read · Nov 16, 2015 · hanalarock
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How to Beat the Post-Backpacking Blues
We’ve all been there: sitting at your desk, staring at work that needs to get done, and all you can think is, “I need to hike.” For some, this moment comes the day after your return from the outdoors and for others, this feeling doesn’t appear until you’ve spent months happily (or so you thought!) […]
1 min read · Nov 13, 2015 · Lena Milton
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How to Be Environmentally Friendly While on the Trail
If you love being outdoors, then it’s safe to assume that you care about the land you are walking on, and you don’t want to harm it. While most backpackers try their best to be conscious of not leaving trash around or making sure to use gear that’s environmentally friendly, let’s face it; not all of […]
1 min read · Nov 12, 2015 · hanalarock
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A Backpacker’s Guide to the Night Sky
Though most backpackers rely on detailed maps or GPS devices to help them navigate through the wilderness, there are ways to use the sky to help guide you as well. Using stars was not only the first way explorers got around, but they were also used to determine many other things, like calendars, harvests, fortune […]
1 min read · Nov 6, 2015 · hanalarock
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How to Protect Your Skin While Hiking
Your skin is the largest organ in your body and thus very susceptible to damage. When you’re out in the backcountry, it’s essential that you take care of your skin just as much as you take care of what’s inside of it. No matter where you are or what time of year it is, taking […]
1 min read · Nov 5, 2015 · hanalarock
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The Start-up Costs of Backpacking
If you’re from the US, the best part about backpacking state-side as opposed to going abroad is that you get to save some money. While backpacking may not be cheap at first, especially getting the gear you need, it’s one of those things that pays for itself overtime. Though you might have to dish out […]
1 min read · Oct 24, 2015 · hanalarock
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Wearing the Right Clothes for Winter Camping
Winter camping and backpacking can be exhilarating. Looking out a beautiful winter wonderland and experiencing the true essence of winter is an amazing experience – one that can turn sour pretty quickly if you’re not prepared for it. There are a lot of things to consider when you’re getting ready to go out on a […]
1 min read · Oct 22, 2015 · Ian Campbell