Backpacking can be fun and exhilarating but it can also be confusing and even scary. Over the years, I've discovered that backpacking is generally very safe and even a beginner can do it with...
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Camping quilts have gotten very popular recently but how do they stack up against the tried and true sleeping bag? In this post, we'll go over the pros and cons of both sleeping bags and camping...
Backpacking and car camping are both great ways to go camping. Some people prefer backpacking, some prefer car camping, and some do both. So, should you go car camping or backpacking? ...
36 Backpacking Essentials and Nice to Have Items to Consider
You'll find that there are just some things that you can't go backpacking without. There are also some things that you can go backpacking without but you may have a better time if you do have...
How do you start backpacking when you don't know anybody else who backpacks? For me and many others, the answer was, and is, to go backpacking alone. In fact, even many people who have a lot...
Backpackers need water and a lot of it. In some cases, this is as easy as packing enough water for your trip. In other instances, it's as easy as using the right water filtration...
