The footwear you choose to hike with is an essential piece of gear because you will be hiking miles on your feet. It has been drilled into our minds that you need sturdy hiking boots with...
Category: Camping & Hiking
There are many articles out there to help you prepare for a hike, such as our article, How to Prepare for a Hike the Night Before, but what about the articles that tell you what you should not do...
Ultimate Guide to Smelling Good While Camping – Personal Hygiene Outdoors
When venturing into the great outdoors, we aim to take in the sights and smells of nature. And it helps if those smells don’t include our overly ripe bodies. Yes, smelling good while camping is a...
How Much Should a Backpacking Tent Weigh – Choosing the right backpacking tent
My first backpacking tent was a three-person, six-pound beast that quickly turned into just a car camping tent because it was simply too heavy to carry. Now, I have upgraded to a Big Agnes Copper...
The quick answer here is, yes. Although many hikers rely on their smartphones as an emergency device and source of information (more on that later), a GPS is the most reliable way to stay safe, stay...
What to Bring Hiking a 14er – How to be prepared with these essential tips!
A “fourteener” or “14er” is a term to describe a mountain that is over 14,000 feet. While Alaska, California, and Washington have a few 14ers, Colorado boasts 58 ranked peaks over 14,000...