When you are out backpacking in the middle of the summer, mosquitoes will just be a fact of life. They are essential to the ecosystems they live in despite the fact that humans only see them as pesky pests. However, don’t let those mosquitoes ruin a great trip into the backcountry by covering you or …
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For many people, the idea of hiking in the rain sounds just plain miserable. Why would anyone ever want to go outside and get soaking wet when they could stay inside and drink a cup of coffee and watch Netflix by a wood stove, instead? While we do have to admit that coffee, movies, and …
If you’re an avid backpacker, hiker, need boots for work, or are just a general outdoor lover, then waterproofing your boots is super important. Not only is it good to be able to handle all weather conditions no matter what but not having to worry about bad weather rolling in creates peace of mind while …
You’re 20 miles deep on your next backpacking trip, hiking a ridge line well above tree-line and your stomach rumbles. You might not realize how hungry you really are. While the physical activity involved in hiking and backpacking is a causation for high calorie use, increased stress from the environment like temperature, altitude, and humidity …
Traveling to Europe is a fulfilling experience, especially if you take advantage of the gifts each place has to offer including the great food, lively music, cultural conversations, and expeditions through the stunning landscapes. Many of the most iconic and dramatic hikes in Europe are multi-day or thru-hiking backpacking trips. However, most of the trails, …
So, what should you do when you want to bring your raw vegan diet on the backpacking trail with you? Eating a raw vegan diet while backpacking is entirely plausible. However, it will require more extensive food prep ahead of time, in order to ensure a variety of nutrients and a significant amount of calories are …
Are you looking to hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail? Maybe you need to stretch the legs for a short weekend getaway hike. Or maybe you feel like getting outside and walking for a full month or two away from the city life. If I had to pick just one section from the …
Hitting the trail for a three day weekend, but unsure what you’re going to eat? Preparing food that is both calorically dense, nutrient rich, lightweight, and tasty is one of the most intimidating aspects of planning a backpacking trip. However, with the correct preparation, backpacking food can easily be transformed into both nutritious and delicious …
Back in the day, the good ol’ map and compass were the standard of navigation in the backcountry. While guidebooks and beta from friends were helpful in planning a trip, most people used to rely almost solely on a topographic map to get them from point A to point B – until now, that …
You’re doing it. You are thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Most of your time over the next four to six months is spent hiking 8 hours or more each day. Some of your time is spent sleeping. But sleeping where? Can you camp anywhere on the PCT? The answer is: No, you cannot camp just …