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 outdoors without having to wear endless layers upon layers to keep ourselves warm. That being said, winter still of course has some of the […]
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Planning an Adventure with Kids
Maybe you and your spouse are the adventurous ones, or maybe your kids are. Either way, every family, no matter how big or how small, is due for an adventure at some point. And, this adventure doesn’t need to only take place at Disney World or a family car ride to see the relatives. An […]
11 Reasons to Camp with Your Significant Other
Getting to explore the outdoors with someone you love can be a truly amazing experience. However, it’s not always easy to convince someone to get outdoors. If you’re in a relationship with both camping and your significant other, then it’s time to start bringing the two together. Here’s all you need to tell that special […]
Backpacking Gear You Can Live Without
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 handy, others are just unnecessary. There’s some things you can really go without and leave at home: This Hanging Cupboard: It might be […]
New Gear to Look Out for in 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 for the trails are hitting the stores. With all that’s out there, it’s important to know what’s worth buying: Arc’teryx Acrux AR Boot […]
How to be Prepared for Any Trek at Any Time
Most backpacking trips or even day hikes take quite a lot of planning, often months in advance. Sometimes though, you have to be ready to get outdoors even when your bags aren’t packed and you still have dishes in the sink. Being ready and able to hit a trail as soon as the opportunity arises […]
10 Ways to Stay Warm Outdoors
Hiking in the winter presents a lot of challenges, and it’s no question that one of the biggest challenges is staying warm. While some people handle it really well, others just can’t stand it. However, for the backpacker who is always up for something difficult, you’re going to have to find as many ways as […]
How to Liven Up Your Outdoor Experience
Hiking or camping is an awesome experience in itself, but there can be times where it gets a little dull. Perhaps at night when you’re at your campsite, you get a little bored. Or, perhaps after hiking all day and stopping for lunch, you’d wish your break had a little more than just cooking and […]
7 Delicious Backcountry Desserts
While having desserts along the trail certainly isn’t a necessity, they’re a desire that most people make sure to bring along anyway. Though it’s important to have room in your bag for the nutritious meals you should be eating, if there’s some extra space, don’t hesitate packing one (or all) of these delicious treats in your […]
12 Awesome Holiday Gifts for Backpackers
With the holidays right around the corner, you’ll have to start thinking about gifts to get that person in your life who backpacks. It’s not an easy task; someone who backpacks often likely doesn’t have a connection to materialistic things, and getting them gear that they should really pick out themselves or they don’t already […]