backpacking

Guide to backpacking with a baby

Just because you started a family does not mean you have to give up your hobbies. Companies such as REI…

8 years ago

Water purification in the wilderness

Water may be the source of all life on Earth, but it can also be the source of considerable illness,…

8 years ago

Women’s guide to backpacking hygiene

For us ladies hikers, hygiene on the trail is very different than that of our male counterparts. If you are…

8 years ago

Quick tick removal guide

With spring in full swing, the ticks are out and ready to bite! If you are unfortunate enough to get…

8 years ago

Your tinderbox is more important than your Tinder profile

This is number one on every survivalist's list. If you spend time backpacking in wet environments, you probably already have your own…

8 years ago

Spending a Summer in Mammoth Lakes, California

When most people think about the Mammoth Lakes in California, scenes of powdery mornings and frosty noses come to mind. However,…

8 years ago

Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood

You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one…

8 years ago

Hikers guide to hot spring etiquette

Visiting natural hot springs has become very popular since the rise of social media platforms. However, there is more you…

8 years ago

Poetry books to bring out on the trail

Reading while backpacking and camping is an ideal pastime for many hikers. Being alone in the wilderness is a great…

8 years ago

Gear Review: Wilder and Sons Rucksack

I purchased my rucksack from Wilder and Sons just over two years ago and I’ve put it to the test…

8 years ago