Both backpacking and camping share a lot in common. If you had to pick one thing they share, however, I doubt mugs would be high on the list.As it turns out, having a cozy cup of warm coffee or tea on the trail is as much of a morale booster as it is in camp. […]
Trying to figure out what type of cooking set to take with you on your next adventure? Or maybe you’re building your very first backpacking mess kit from scratch. Either way, choosing the right combination of cooking gear isn’t easy. You may have even run into questions like: ‘should I buy a premade mess kit? […]
Updated November 2020 Going super-light with your backpacking gear is great.But every now and then, it’s nice to be able to fry up some eggs or a fresh fish while out on the trail.And that’s where a great backpacking frying pan comes in. Enjoying a meal after a long day of hiking is part of […]
Good for you. While less-savvy outdoor adventurers may not bother doing research about the best camping utensils, you know that these little tools matter.
It’s that time of year again. The holidays are upon us and, if you’re like me, you’re probably scrambling to figure out what to get everyone on your list. If you have a hiker or outdoors lover on your holiday list this season, don’t worry! I’m about to help you find 30 great outdoor gift […]
As a new hiker, we’re usually focused on gear, weight, colors, technical specs, etc. Some of the broader concepts tend to get lost in the details. Such as, “Hey, what will I do if I get a big infected blister?”. That’s when it hits you – you forgot to pay attention to your hiking first […]
Your outdoor shelter / backpacking tent is the most important purchase you can make before a trip, it is the difference between life and death.From my experience, nothing beats using a tent. It is a versatile shelter, making it easy to setup and easy to carry.Tents have saved me from hypothermia when caught in a […]
Sleeping bags can be one of the most expensive pieces of backpacking equipment you’ll have to purchase. What’s worse is that you’ll probably have to buy more than one of them. Why? Because you’ll want one that’s right for every temperature range you might be hiking in.Because most of us are on a budget, it’s […]
Updated November 2019Best Backpacking Shovels & Trowels [2019 Buyer’s Guide] No, we’re not talking about a long handled wooden shovel.We’re also not talking about those military backpacking shovels that fold in half and weigh an insane amount. So what constitutes a backpacking shovel or trowel for this article? We’re talking about poop trowels for properly […]
Hammocks are an awesome summer accessory that many of us never look at as an option for backpacking. I hadn’t even heard of them as backpacking shelters until the Trail Days celebration back in 2009 or so. That’s when I bought my first backpacking hammock!
