On any backcountry excursion, nutrition is king. Taste on the other hand? Not so much. But as many outdoorsy folks know, after a long day of grueling physical exertion, the last thing you want when you sit down for dinner is well… more gruel. We’ll teach you how to make tasty camping meals with these …
I’ve never been one to use vacation time to sip Mai-tais and work on my tan. I prefer to use that time to explore new places and push my physical limits. If you’re like me and you feel like your vacation time is best spent pushing yourself to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience, check out these …
Seasoned adventurers might scoff at the idea. When does hiring an adventure guide make sense? Let’s discuss some pros and cons of guided tours!
Throughout my teens and 20s, I’ve found so much benefit in getting away from the house and spending time walking, sitting, swimming, and sleeping in the wilderness. So let’s talk about my favorite health benefits of backpacking and why you should give it a try! Disconnecting From Technology I’ve placed this benefit at the top …
Hammock camping is my preferred method of sleeping for any trips under a week in length. If you’ve never tried it, you might be surprised by some of the awesome benefits of sleeping in a hammock. I even find myself leaning towards a hammock set-up that can function for even longer trips (like the JMT …
It’s never a bad time to invest in your personal health, but most of us don’t think about a hiking workout in the depths of winter. As the spring progresses, we naturally start to dream about summer backpacking trips or hikes with friends. With those dreams, though, comes the realization that it might take a …
There appears to be a long-standing divide amongst the hiking community about the pros and cons of hiking poles. In my own journeys, I’ve tended to err on the side of going without hiking poles. But as the miles start to add up, I’m forced to reconsider my former (dare I say childish?) ways. To …
Today, we’re going to look at five hiking pole tips for safety and efficiency. These tips will help you choose the best set of poles for you and use them to the best of your ability. As a younger man, I often wondered why people relied on hiking poles. I liked keeping my hands free …
There are undoubtedly many of you out there that have an internal longing to spend more than a day in the wilderness. But learning how to get clean water in the wild is essential to making this longing become a reality. You’ve probably seen pictures of incredible backcountry lakes, views from prolific mountain peaks, and …
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 …