A rip in your tent is one of the worst things that can happen while you’re out in the backcountry. Thankfully, fixing a rip in your tent is a problem that can be easily planned for when packing for your trip. When you have a rip in your tent, bugs […]
Backpacking
Enamel Camping Mugs (Our Top 7 Picks + FAQs)
There’s really nothing better than sitting back and relaxing around a campfire. In fact, some of my favorite outdoor memories are from times that I’ve cooked in my enamel mug over a roaring fire under a beautiful starry sky. Enamel camping mugs are one of the best pieces of kitchenware […]
What is the Lightest Camping Chair? (8 Backpacker Favorites)
Camping is a great way to experience the outdoors, but it involves doing so without many of the modern comforts we’ve come to know and love in our lives at home. However, camping doesn’t have to be uncomfortable. In fact, with the right camping chair, you can enjoy your time […]
What Should be in a First Aid Kit for Camping?
If you are planing a trip into the great outdoors for some camping, having a first aid kit with you is essential. Not only will a great first aid kit help you with injuries that commonly occur while out camping, but it can keep you prepared for survival situations that […]
How Do You Poop While Camping? (The Complete Guide)
Pooping in the woods is perhaps the biggest concern of any new camper. When you get accustomed to a world of flush toilets, the thought of having to poop in a hole can be a bit disconcerting. So, how exactly do you poop while camping? Thankfully, pooping in the woods […]
Camping Games: 21 Ways To Stay Entertained In The Wild
Camping games are a great way to boost morale and enjoy some quality time together when you’re in the great outdoors. Whether you’re in a group of kids or adults, games can help bring people together, especially if you have a lot of free time in camp in the afternoon. […]
12 Ways to Get Cheap (and Free) Camping Gear
The outdoor gear market is a huge and rapidly expanding world. The price difference between seemingly similar pieces of gear can often be confusing, and many people opt for the more expensive option thinking that they are getting a better value. However, there are plenty of places to find top-brand […]
Should I Take Hiking Boots Backpacking?
When I started planning my first backpacking trip, the first thing I did was look into hiking boots. I was convinced that they were superior to the hiking shoe, and as someone with self-proclaimed “weak ankles” I thought they were my only option. I do love my hiking boots and […]
Which Hawaiian Island is Best for Hiking?
Hawaii is an otherworldly paradise filled with a myriad of mountains, sweeping valleys and crystal blue waters. Thousands of years of volcanic activity have given rise to dramatic landscapes just waiting to be explored: and there are hundreds of hiking trails to allow you to do so. So, which Hawaiian […]
What is a Flip Flop Thru-Hike?
The term “flip flop” hiking is thrown around a lot in the thru-hiking community, especially on the Appalachian Trail. It can apply to any thru-hike that you do. And no, it does not mean that you hike the trail in your flip-flops, though, I’m sure someone has hiked the AT […]