If you are really into running and other physical activities, you might want to get a device that can monitor your activities and progress. A Garmin GPS watch can do this. However, you want to make sure that it is accurate, which is why it is a good idea to understand whether or not it …
Getting a good night’s sleep while backpacking in the backcountry isn’t easy. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways that you can get your 8 hours in, even when you’re miles from your comfy bed. We know how difficult it can be to catch some Zs in the mountains, so here are our top tips for …
Running outdoors is just not always feasible. Extreme heat or extreme cold can keep even the hardiest of runners indoors and looking for a treadmill to get their daily mileage in. If you use a GPS watch to track your runs, you have probably wondered – “Do GPS watches even work on treadmills?” GPS watches …
There’s truly nothing better than traipsing through the mountains on a long backpacking trip with a light pack in tow. However, ultralight gear that’s functional, durable, and compact is hard to find, especially when it comes to sleeping bags. Thankfully, long gone are the days where lightweight sleeping bags were few and far between. Up …
Whether you are into running, hiking, swimming, or cycling, you should be wearing a GPS activity watch to track your progress. A GPS watch is the best fitness accessory for anyone who covers distance while exercising. However, does it need internet? GPS watches don’t need the internet because they use the GPS satellite network to …
Constantly our social media feeds are filled with picturesque photos of friends, families, and influencers taking on the trails with their dogs. One aspect viewers will quickly notice are the little booties that dogs have been wearing more and more these days. Dog booties can protect paw pads from blistering on long hikes that might …
Pop-up campers allow those who don’t have a large truck or SUV to go glamping without investing in anything too large or cumbersome, like an RV. Pop-up trailers under 1,500 pounds are versatile, and many still have a dinette, sleeping for four, and extra storage. After checking out this list, you’ll be surprised you ever …
If you’ve ever tried to reserve a campsite online, you know how tricky it can be to figure out precisely what kind of site you’re booking. From basic to premium to group, and even equestrian sites, all the jargon involved in going camping is enough to make anyone’s head spin. We know how challenging it …
I get a lot of tent and camping-related questions from friends and family. Since I grew up in Minnesota, I’ve enjoyed the trials of winter camping since I was a child. Because of that, I get a lot of winter camping questions, like: Can you use a 3-season tent for winter camping? Many first-time winter …
When choosing the best travel trailer under 1500 pounds, you’ll have to decide just what amenities are worth the weight and which ones you can forego. Some of these incredible trailers are very bare-bones, while others still have everything you could hope for in a small RV. While I would probably opt for the most …