When looking to begin backpacking you will begin to read and hear terms you may be very unfamiliar with. One of the big ones you will want to learn and pay attention to is the backpacking big three, so what are backpacking big three? The big three are your backpack, sleep system, and shelter. They … Read more
When it comes to whether you should pack gloves or mittens, the hiking community is quite divided. According to some, gloves are better. And for others mittens are the way to go. If you are new to hiking in the cold weather then you might be wondering which one to take on your next hiking … Read more
One thing many people wonder about is if they need to be in amazing shape prior to starting to hike. When they find out that isn’t needed the overweight hikers ask the next most common question, does hiking reduce belly fat then? Hiking is an amazing belly fat and overall body fat loss tool as … Read more
For those who love to get outdoors, you may be wondering if there is any way to build an income from your outdoor love. This leads some who are very interested to ask the question, “how to make money backpacking” well today we are going to talk about how you could do just this! You … Read more
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
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
