Often considered the testpiece long-distance thru-hiking trail, the Pacific Crest Trail (or PCT, for short), is one of the most well-known thru-hikes in the world. Thanks in part to the popularity of the book, Wild, and it’s associated movie, the PCT is seeing more and more hikers each year. If you’re considering a thru-hike of …
Getting a great sleep is of paramount importance to your backpacking trip. While you may be able to function properly after one restless night in the wild, imagine that happening day after day and potentially week after week. Therefore, what you decide to sleep on at night when camping out becomes a very important choice …
For the majority of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hikers find themselves firmly in black bear country. In the last 150 years, only one person has been killed by a bear in the PCT states of California, Oregon and Washington in the wild. So, you would be just as likely to die by falling over …
Let’s face it – we love our backpacks. We give them names, and they literally become part of us on the trail. Next to footwear, a pack is one of our most important choices of gear. And if you’ve chosen well, your pack will fit properly, provide ample storage capacity, and serve you well for …
Simply put, geocaching is the world’s largest and greatest treasure hunt, with more than 2 million different caches hidden around the globe. It is enjoyed by adults, children, and also adults looking to better engage with their children in an exhilarating outdoor activity, where exploration and discovery await in equal measures. The rise of smartphones …
As you begin to sweat while out hiking, moisture starts to get trapped between your body and your clothing. Polyester’s moisture wicking technology allows that moisture to escape into the clothing and then slowly evaporate back into the air. This feature of polyester keeps you much cooler than you might otherwise be in thicker or …
About 12,000 years ago sea levels rose, cutting off Tasmania from mainland Australia. In doing so, it isolated some of the most spectacular parts of the country to that little island south of the Bass Strait. The “Apple Isle” has a population density of about 20 people per square mile, and as over half of …
Tents come in all different shapes and sizes, and can be used for a variety of different activities. Some people need their tents to be light enough to carry on their backs for thousands of miles. Others just have to throw it in the back of the car for a weekend camping trip away. Some …
While I generally prefer to use high-quality reusable camping gear whenever possible, sometimes Dollar Tree camping supply items just can’t be beaten in terms of price and convenience. This is especially true if you camp infrequently and don’t want to invest in tons of gear, if water isn’t readily available at your campsite, or if …
At the southernmost reaches of the Earth lies Antarctica – the seventh continent. Here, massive icebergs and sharp, jagged peaks loom high above, while innumerable penguins jump in and out of icy waters. As the most remote place on Earth, however, getting to Antarctica is no easy feat. In years past, the only way to …