Category: Backpacking

The Best Hiking, Camping, and Outdoor Fitness Apps of 2016

February 24, 2016

This year, even more apps have hit the market that will be great for hikers, campers, backpackers, and outdoor fitness enthusiasts alike. If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get…
How to Do Valentine’s Day the Backpacking Way

February 15, 2016

What are you doing for Valentine’s Day this year? Out of all the days, today is the day to do something a little more romantic. However, romantic doesn’t have to mean dressing…
Couple Starts Wanderboth to Help Plan Backpacking Trips

January 29, 2016

For one couple in Minnesota, years of camping and hiking weren’t quite doing it for them anymore. Eventually, they decided to extend their trips deeper into the backcountry, to escape the cliches…
5 Activities to Try Before Winter Ends

January 26, 2016

With the heavy snowstorm that just hit the United States, many of us can’t wait until the winter is over. Finally, we’ll be able to get outside again and enjoy the great…
The Best Guided Adventure Trips in the US & Canada

January 21, 2016

Planning your own adventure can be hard work. However, a guided adventure trip into the backcountry can make the entire experience a whole lot easier. It might seem overwhelming, but you’d be surprised…
Backpacking Gear You Can Live Without

January 14, 2016

There’s typically a hefty list of gear and supplies you’re going to need when you backpack. Most of the time, this stuff is necessary for comfort and safety. While some things come in…
10 Facts About The U.S Bicycle Route System

January 13, 2016

Have you heard about the U.S Bicycle Route System? Perhaps you have. If you haven’t, it’s good news for those who like to get outdoors, specifically those who like to cycle their…
The SPARtool: A Lightweight Survival Tool

January 12, 2016

A student from the University of Utah has made headlines by creating a multi-purpose backpacking tool called the SPARtool. Though it’s not available yet, once you hear about it, you’re going to…
9 Lessons We Learn From Backpacking

January 11, 2016

Being outdoors teaches us a lot of things. Though we learn certain skills, anyone can really learn how to pitch a tent or how to start a fire. We can all learn how…
New Gear to Look Out for in 2016

January 7, 2016

A new year means more hiking goals, and with that, new gear to keep an eye out for. These days, technology is expanding quickly, and more and more useful gear and equipment…