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Choosing the Best Backpacking Hatchet

If you're looking to buy a hatchet for backpacking we're assuming you have a perfectly legitimate...

Best Water Bottles for Hiking and Backpacking 2022

Can I have some of your water? Staying hydrated on a hike is more than just a matter of comfort...

Best Multitool for Backpacking & Hiking

There's something special about multitools. The array of little tools hidden away in a compact...

Common Hiking Injuries: Prevention & Treatment on the Trail

Figuring out what to be prepared for on a backpacking and hiking trip can be a bit challenging....

How to Set Up and Break Down a Camping Kitchen

One of the best things about camping is food. But it takes some effort to get a new kitchen up and...

Best Insulated Tents for Winter Camping

Hitting the trail in winter brings with it a unique set of challenges, not least being your choice...

11 Best Mountaineering Tents According to Adventurers

Making your way up a mountain is a deeply rewarding experience. However, there are a lot of things...

11 Best Camping Cots and Mattresses – The Ultimate Buying Guide 2022

Planning a big camping trip ahead? You can't expect to spend countless nights on a cheap quality...

Camp Coffee: How to Stay Caffeinated on the Trail

A lot of campers will wax poetic about the smell of pine needles in the morning. For me, it's the...

How to Keep Bears out of your Food: Bags, Canisters..

Whether you're a veteran backpacker or planning your very first 3 day backpacking trip into the...

Best Personal Locator Beacons – How it Can Save Your Life While Hiking

We’ve all read the horror stories of people stuck in the desert, injured, with no way of calling for help. Heck, we’ve watched 127 hours, and figured “that won’t happen to me”. I’d never go hiking, backpacking, on a boat or on safari without a personal locator beacon/satellite messenger device.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing: New Zealand’s Best Day Hike

Often hailed as the “best one-day hike in New Zealand” (if not the world), the Tongariro Crossing...

Hammock vs Tent: Battle for the Best Night’s Sleep

When I started backpacking, tents were all I knew. My world revolved around researching and...

How to Prevent Blisters when Hiking

Nothing ruins a hike quicker than when you peel off your sock and find a gaping hole in your heel....

Hiking Safety: How to Stay Safe on the Trail

Every year we read horror stories of snake bites, weather injuries and dramatic rescues as we scan...

A Technophobe’s Guide to the Best Hiking Apps 2022

I'll admit it. I'm a bit old-school. I learned to navigate using a paper map and compass. The...

Sawyer Squeeze vs. Mini

What water treatment system do you need? I remember the first time I stood in an REI with an...

Best Backpacks for Dogs: How to Choose and Fit

When it comes to finding the right dog backpack, shopping can be a bit confusing. With so many...

11 of the Best Winter Sleeping Bags

If you plan to get out on the trail during the colder months, or are heading to altitude, a warm winter sleeping bag is essential.

Winter Hammock Camping? How to Stay Warm in a Hammock

Considering making the jump from a tent to a hammock, but worried about turning into an icicle overnight? Winter camping hammock can be comfortable and fun if you know how to do it properly.