I have always been a lover of camping, hiking, and the great outdoors. Most of my favorite childhood memories include tents, camping, lakeshores, and mountains. However, it wasn’t until I was in my early twenties when I first discovered primitive camping and fell in love with the truly wild parts of nature, so what does … Read more
When you plan to backpack or hike and this requires a plane flight you may bring your hiking poles as carry on luggage. This means you intend to be able to carry your trekking poles on the airplane with you. What you may rudely find out is when they tell you that you are unable … Read more
Merino wool is loved within the hiking and camping communities due to the amazing ability to stay warm even while wet! This leads many to want to purchase it but worried about the typical issues around wool clothing and that it can be itchy, so is merino wool itchy? Merino wool tends to itch very … Read more
For most who own a down sleeping bag, one of the tasks that are avoided to the detriment of their gear may be the washing and cleaning of a down sleeping bag or quilt. Additionally, the lack of cleaning your down makes it less efficient over time and causes it to retain less heat. This … Read more
When you are new to hiking you may have never heard the term “buff” before other than in reference to strength. What is a hiking buff you may wonder? A hiking buff is a specialized part of most hiker gear as it is able to be used in a variety of ways while out on … Read more
Sometimes you need to scramble when you hike and many people will do this without understanding the reasons to be cautious in these attempts. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t attempt it, just more that it should always be weighed good and bad as to making the attempt and being successful. What does scramble mean … Read more
I love camping and enjoy being outdoors in nature, the sounds, the smells, and the sights are just amazing and help to connect you back to humanity. Sometimes what a person needs is to be removed from most of the technology which drives us, away from the urban life and back to our more primal … Read more
One of the things people will either decide to carry or not is a footprint for their tent. Many times people will decide not to bring one as they don’t see a purpose as the bottom of the tent is already made of solid material. What is a backpacking tent footprint then? Do I need … Read more
You learn more about yourself when challenged than when you aren’t. This is what backpacking teaches you over time, that you welcome the challenges and adapt to situations with a vibrant attitude! There are a great many things you learn about yourself when you are away from the civilization you have grown accustomed to. These … Read more
