Hiking can be an enlightening and often life-altering hobby. Many people worldwide chose to hike, not only for the physical benefits but for the mental and emotional benefits and this is just the start of how thru hiking changes you. Hiking is an aerobic activity that can improve cardiovascular health, build endurance and lean muscle … Read more
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 many people hear about cold soaking and the cold soaking recipes they think of bland boring foods that are more like mush. This couldn’t be further from the truth if you are willing to expand your horizons and pick up some small things when in town to help give your food some bang! We … 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
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
There is not anything more relaxing or better for a person’s mental and physical health than walking trails and enjoying nature. That is the reason many people have taken up thru-hiking and backpacking. So then, what is the thru hiking vs backpacking why or how are they different? With backpacking you are looking at hiking … Read more
There is a great amount of terminology within the hiking world which many people who are starting may not know. Learning each of these terms can help you be more knowledgeable and help expand your understanding of the backpacking and hiking world. What Does Out and Back Mean in Hiking? Out and Back hikes are … Read more
