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
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
So you have decided you are going to investigate the Appalachian Trail or AT for short. You are interested in section hiking or maybe thru-hiking the entire trail but need to learn more about it before you feel good making a decision. Well, you are in luck as that is the reason I have compiled … Read more
Many of us have the lovable pets that we think about all the time when we are out and away from home. Its typically after some longing time away that you start to think about whether you can take them on your next thru-hike, what better a companion could you have? Can You Thru-Hike With … Read more
Training methods for a long-distance thru-hike aren’t frequently discussed short of the people saying they go to the gym and lift weights or use the stair climber. Unfortunately, this approach is dreadfully ineffective and unhelpful towards actual hiking what you need to do is build a solid base. How to train for thru hike? The … Read more
So you have decided you are going to investigate the Pacific Crest Trail or PCT for short. You are interested in section hiking or maybe thru-hiking the entire trail but need to learn more about it before you feel good making a decision. Well, you are in luck as that is the reason I have … Read more
Its been about 5 months since my last ultralight budget gear was launched and over time I have found and replaced gear with some lighter and more efficient choices. Today I’m going to cover the best budget hiking loadout for ultralight backpacking which will cover each item here and what the approximate cost would be … Read more
Hiker hunger, have you heard the term? It is due in large part to caloric intake and nutrition issues which occur on a long-distance thru-hike. In the article today we are going to cover how to properly handle your nutrition on the go, like during a thru-hike. The caloric intake required to maintain muscle, strength, … Read more
If you haven’t been in the hiking community very long then odds are you haven’t ever heard of Post Trail Depression, I know this because prior to me starting to work on a plan for either the AT or PCT, I hadn’t. Now I am starting to work on a plan to re-invest myself back … Read more
