Tag: maps
A Beginner’s Guide for How to Read A Topographic Map
Exploring the great outdoors is an exhilarating experience, but it’s crucial to have the right navigation skills to ensure a safe and enjoyable adventure. One…
Best travel apps for wandering across the world 2018
Back in the day, travel essentials used to be things like a map, guidebook, extra rolls of film and a sense of adventure. These days,…
How to car camp anywhere
Vanlife has become pretty popular in the last decade. Hey, these days you don’t even need a van to be on the bandwagon. Adventurers young…
Basics on how to read a map while in the wilderness
From the moment you step into the forest, you can forget about all the technological gadgets you have. Why? Because you can’t rely on them. Knowing…
Top 10 travel hacks
To embark on an exploration of the unknown, seeking an adventure, experiencing new cultures and places is a pastime that most people love to do.…
How to survive in the bush if you get lost
Just recently, two young girls got lost and survived 19 hours in bushland in central-west New South Wales, Australia. They were praised for their survival…
Caltopo.com: The only map you’ll ever need
If you’re still buying a topo map from REI every time you want to go backpacking, you’re wasting your money. But I don’t blame you,…
Old School vs New School: Why you need Traditional Maps
With all of the modern gadgets that we have these days, it is easy to forget how we used to do things not too long…
Smith Rock State Park: A dirtbag’s climbing guide
To a tourist, Smith Rock is a beautiful anomaly and a nice place to take a hike. To a climber however, it is so much…
Using the iPhone compass app
If you’re heading off into the wilderness, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the apps on your phone, particularly those which can help…