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…

4 months ago

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…

6 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

Top 10 travel hacks

To embark on an exploration of the unknown, seeking an adventure, experiencing new cultures and places is a pastime that…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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.…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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…

7 years ago

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,…

7 years ago