If you don’t live within driving distance of the trail you are planning to hike and don’t want to have to leave your car flying may be the option. Flights though have limitations with carry on gear and you don’t want to leave key gear in the hands of the luggage hold, so then what … Read more
There are a LOT of tents available that will be inexpensive but the real cost is in the weight of the tent. When you are intending to travel miles over multiple days, weeks, or even months weight is a large factor you want to cut. How much should a backpacking tent weigh? For most backpackers … Read more
Lets be 100% honest here, I never knew that a sleeping bag liner was even a thing until I began researching for the Lone Star Hiking Trail and Ouachita Trail, this was a new concept to me and I was fascinated by what they do. Do sleeping bag liners work? Sleeping bag liners work for … Read more
For hikers who live on a budget like I do finding gems in the rough is what you have to do for the best cost to performance. Recently I found this really new quilt from Featherstone called the Moondance and it is the quilt I plan to purchase for my cold weather (20-30 degree) trips! … Read more
While many may wonder why to spend money monthly on a device to communicate when you carry a phone, well GPS is THE safest way to ensure you get home and communicate with home.
When thinking about bringing a stove with you on any trip to cook food one must weigh the can with how much cook time they will get and whether it will last through to the next town. Today we are going to look at the many Isobutane tanks along with figuring out how long does … Read more
For many looking to get into hiking and getting outdoors in general who wants to try and keep the initial costs low shoes can be an expense, they look to wait on. This may leave you wondering, are running shoes good for hiking? While not perfectly suited to the trail a good pair of sneakers … Read more
Are you looking for something a bit more customizable than the pure budget quilts from AliExpress and Amazon? Well this is the perfect fit for those looking to better their gear but not at the cost of their fortune. The Hammock Gear Economy Burrow is the perfect way to get a more custom gear item … Read more
As a hiker on a limited budget I always am looking for a good deal and good value, when I heard about the Ice Flame from AliExpress it sounded like a absolutely perfect match for me and my needs as well as being the best backpacking quilt for the money. This quilt is made in … Read more
