This guide to responsible backpacking aims at offering simple things to do to protect the environment on your next backpacking trip. It expands on those Leave No Trace principles based on techniques I’ve picked up and experiences that have driven home the need for more responsible backpacking practices. Most experienced backpackers follow the Leave No …
It’s the season when we get some extra time to recreate and get out to those spots we’ve had on our list all summer. If you’re trying to squeeze the most out of the changing of the seasons, be sure to check out these fall camping destinations! For those of us that work in the …
Today, we’ll dive into two Mountain House meal reviews of their Turkey Dinner Casserole and Spicy Southwest Breakfast Hash. In all my years of backpacking, I haven’t had the chance to try the two meals that the fine folks at Mountain House recently sent my way. I’ve relied on Mountain House meals for years on the …
It can be a nuisance to take your dog on and off the leash every time you encounter new hikers and aren’t sure if their pups are friendly. With the leash I’m about to detail in this post, however, that issue is eliminated. So let’s get into the best retractable dog leash! The Best Retractable …
TrailFork provides customized backpacking meals in lightweight, compostable packaging that’s super easy to bring along on your next trip. They sent me two samples of their backpacking meals. The first was a dinner option: Apricot-Almond Couscous. The second was enjoyed for breakfast: Peanut Butter Banana Oats. Here is my TrailFork Product Review! TrailFork caters to …
My great friend (@jabroniejoe & @highsierrawildflowers) and I recently went out for a 6-day, 5-night backpacking trip hiking in the Ruby Mountains on the Lakes Loop Trail. The dates of this trip were the 23rd through the 28th of July, 2018. The Ruby Mountains are a gem in the middle of Nevada. This strip of …
So I’m going to take some time today to provide an in-depth liquid electrolyte supplements review. It focuses on the liquid electrolyte spray created by EnduroPacks. But first, a little background… As a high school football player, I used to love Gatorade. I used to drink it like it was a part-time job when I …
Insulation has become essential for me when choosing new water bottles, but so has the need for something that doesn’t expose my body to any unnecessary chemicals. If you’re in the market for a new device to store hot or cold beverages this summer, let’s take a closer look at three insulated BPA free water …
Sometimes I even attach it to the seat of my kayak or the loop on my shorts if I’m going on a quick day hike. But there are a lot of water bottles out there today, so we’re going to take some time to discuss what makes a good water bottle! I’ve been a big …
I consider a headlamp to be a very important item that should be on everyone’s checklist of hiking essentials. There are, of course, very cheap, no-name headlamps available out there, but there’s certainly something to be said for trusting your only source of light on the trail to a name brand. That’s why I’m going …