Category: Backpacking

The 7 Best Backpacking Spots to Bring Dogs

August 10, 2015

Backpacking with dogs, as long as your pup is prepared, can be one of the great joys of dog ownership. Your dog is, after all, another member of the family. However, time…
How to Orient a Map

August 8, 2015

Knowing how to orient a map is important to all hikers and backpackers. It can be pretty easy to get yourself lost in the woods but, with the right skills, you can…
How to Treat a Burn in the Backcountry

August 7, 2015

Being out in the wild can be overwhelming at times. Carelessness around a fire, a hot stove or pot is an easy way to get yourself burned. As a fairly common backcountry…
How to Prevent and Treat Blisters While Hiking

August 3, 2015

A long hike out in the wild can take its toll on your feet. Blisters are a common problem for hikers caused by friction on your feet as they get sweaty and…
Don’t Get Lost! How to Prepare for It and What to Do If it Happens

July 27, 2015

Whether you are an experienced hiker or a just getting started, at some point you’ll end up in a position where you’re not quite sure exactly where you are. Trust me, there’s…
5 Common Mistakes Hikers Make On the Trail

July 23, 2015

Hiking is a great way to get outside and enjoy nature, get some exercise and enjoy the company of friends and family. As spring, summer and fall come around, new people are…
How to Choose a Backpacking Tent

June 21, 2015

When you’re on the trail a good tent can be one of the most important items in (or sometimes on) your pack. Your tent provides you shelter from in-climate weather, privacy from…
How to Choose a Backpacking Stove

June 15, 2015

Knowing how to choose a backpacking stove can be an incredibly important consideration. Imagine, you’re out on the trail, packed with some of the best dehydrated food your local outfitter has to…
Training For Backpacking

June 10, 2015

As I’ve mentioned in past blog posts I’ve recently decided to train for backpacking into the Grand Canyon. In learning how aggressive of a hike that actually is, I knew that training…
First Aid Checklist

May 22, 2015

In the backcountry, regardless of how careful you are, there’s going to be a point at which you’re going to need a first aid. Whether it’s you or someone else, when you’re…