Category: Camping

How to Choose a Sleeping Bag

October 9, 2015

Sleeping in a tent can be one of the great joys of the wilderness. If you don’t have the right sleeping bag, however, that joy can turn to misery quickly. There are…
6 Backcountry Dangers…and How to Deal With Them

September 24, 2015

Experienced hikers are perfectly aware of the dangers outdoors. No matter how much you prepare for these situations, sometimes they can happen unexpectedly. While a typical survival guide might have all the…
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…
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…
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,…
10 Rules for Cooking in the Backcountry

September 2, 2015

Cooking great meals in the backcountry is never an easy task. Most commercially available trail food isn’t exactly stellar. To make your backcountry bites more enjoyable, there are certain guidelines that most…