We all know that trail-running shoes tend to be the top pick for lightweight hikers on the trail. There are times, however, when shoes just won’t cut it and we need to upgrade to some lightweight minimalist hiking boots.
You’re already thinking, “Aren’t all tents waterproof, dude?” Unfortunately, that’s not always the case – many cheap tents these days either aren’t waterproof or are made so cheaply that they fail to hold up to a storm.So, in today’s article, we’ll be talking about what makes a tent waterproof. I’m also going to help you […]
We often talk about backpacking gear that’s lightweight, ultralight, or ultraportable. Today, however, the gloves are off and anything goes. In the name of giving all outdoor gear a moment to shine in the limelight, we’re going to be talking about the best cold weather tents you can find with almost zero limitations!
I remember the first time I learned about bivy sacks. At Appalachian Trail Days in Damascus, VA someone was telling me about various lightweight shelter options. Bivy sacks came up, naturally, and they intrigued me immediately.
Let’s be clear – heading into the wilderness for an ultralight winter backpacking trip means making some sacrifices. These sacrifices come in the form of more weight, in exchange you get a higher probability of actually living through the trip itself. If this sounds like a good trade, read on! NOTE: If you’re looking for multi-season […]
At some point during a hiking career (or hobby), we all start seeking the best water purification tablets for backpacking. Unfortunately, there are tons of ways to purify water and everyone has an opinion, so what gives?I honestly can’t remember what I used first – Potable Aqua or a Katadyn Hiker filter. It’s been too […]
I still remember like it was yesterday.I was crazy about the show Survivorman as a kid. And there was this one episode where Les Stroud heads into the woods for 7 days to film himself surviving and teaching survival skills to the audience. It also happens to be the show that caused me to become […]
Backpacking water purification is a hotly contested area.Water filters are hailed by many as the only way to purify properly. Of course, there are many other types of water purification available to modern hikers, but the filter seems to reign king among them.Why? Filters are easy to use.They’re popular and remain trusted.They’re effective at both […]
I’ve spent hundreds of nights on the trail guiding trips and I’ve used everything from plastic bags to waterproof ponchos for backpacking.So I understand — better than most people — that choosing the best rain poncho for backpacking is a much more involved process than it might seem. Assuming you’ve already asked all the right […]
If you’ve spent much time on the trail at all, chances are good that you’ve already experimented with a bunch of different backpacking cookware.
