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First Time Gear for Beginner Backpackers: What to Invest In

October 6, 2015

If it’s your first time backpacking, it’s easy to get lost in all of the gear for beginner backpackers. Don’t get carried away with new gear. Necessary items can be difficult to…
Fact or Fiction – 8 Myths About the Outdoors Revealed

September 21, 2015

There’s a lot of urban legends out there in the backpacking world. Whether you’ve seen them on TV or heard them from other backpackers, it’s hard to know what to believe. Sometimes…
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 Boots for Every Type of Backpacker

September 1, 2015

Every backpacker needs a good pair of hiking boots just as much as a good backpack. However, finding boots that are comfortable, affordable, and appropriate for your feet as well as the…
9 Books to Get You in the Mood to Go Backpacking

August 31, 2015

Sometimes we need a bit of encouragement to motivate us to do something different. If you’ve ever thought about packing your bag and heading out into the backcountry, but you need something…
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…