Hiking Tips
Ultralight Backpacking Food Tips and Meal Planning Guide
Packing the right food is essential if you’re heading out on an ultralight backpacking adventure. You want to balance weight reduction and ...
14 Ridiculous Backpacking Tips and Tricks (Hacks You Gotta Know)
When it comes to backpacking, no one knows absolutely everything. Those who are just starting will quickly learn the best backpacking tips ...
Ultralight Backpacking is Ridiculous
I found myself sitting around a campfire surrounded by strangers at two o’clock in the morning in the high desert just outside ...
Backpacking Base Weight Guide (Ultralight to Traditional)
Ultralight backpacking is nothing new. In fact, Emma Gatewood, AKA Grandma Gatewood, first thru-hiked the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the ...
Are Ultralight Backpacks Worth It? (Agenda-Free Advice)
Let me start with my personal bias. I enjoy moving quickly through the mountains, and that requires ultralight gear. So, do I ...
How To Use Pepper Spray On Animals To Fend Off Attacks
You may think of dangerous animals as something that lurks in the woods or on backcountry trails. However, the reality is not ...
How To Use Bear Spray Properly to Survive a Bear Attack
Whether you love to hike or can’t wait for hunting season, to enjoy the outdoors safely, you need to come prepared. In ...