Category: Backpacking

Staying in Shape After Your Hike

September 19, 2015

Hiking is fantastic exercise. While you’re out on the trail, the strenuous nature of hiking up and down hills with a backpack on definitely helps you burn the fat and sometimes shed…
The Invisible Threat: Lyme Disease and How to Avoid it On the Trail

September 18, 2015

Lyme Disease is terrifying illness that can impact its victims long-term. Today, we know more about it than ever before, and still each year, more than 30,000 cases are reported to the…
Backcountry Camping Vs. Car Camping

September 16, 2015

While car camping and backcountry camping have similar characteristics – being outside, exploring nature, having to carry a lot with you – they are most definitely not the same. It’s important to…
8 Hiking Hacks You Need to Try Now

September 16, 2015

Anyone who backpacks often knows that sometimes life along the trail can be a challenge. While the ups of being in the backcountry certainly outweigh the downs, anything that can make hiking…
Hiking in Bear Country: Tips to Stay Safe

September 15, 2015

Hiking in bear country is something that most hikers will end up doing at some point in their travels. As exciting as it is to spot a bear, it can be a…
Why British Columbia Should Be Your Next Backpacking Destination

September 14, 2015

British Columbia is a gold mine for backpackers. Surrounded by a rugged coastline on the Pacific and dozens of mountain ranges all around, it’s no wonder that this part of Canada holds…
5 Delicious Hacks on the Most Basic Hiking Foods

September 9, 2015

If you’re going out for a long backpacking excursion, then you’ll need to cook along the way. While there are plenty of staple foods that every hiker brings, often convenience is sacrificed…
Love the Backcountry’s Guide to Lightweight Backpacking

September 9, 2015

When going backpacking many take the concept of being prepared a little too far and end up throwing everything that they think they might possibly need in their pack. Being prepared is…
8 Lesser Known Health Benefits of the Backcountry

September 8, 2015

Besides being totally awesome, adventurous, and down-right fun, hiking in the backcountry is actually very healthy and has actually been proven to make you live longer. Hiking will not only make you…
6 of the Prettiest Lakes in the US…and How to Get There

September 3, 2015

After a long hike in the great outdoors, it’s nice to be rewarded with a little something special. A reward for completing a hike means different things to each backpacker, but typically,…