Is It Warmer Inside A Tent? – Here is the definitive answer.
When camping or backpacking, you have a lot of sleeping options. You can sleep in a tent, a hammock, or even your vehicle. However, most backpackers and campers choose to sleep inside a...
Category: Backpacking
My first real introduction to an MRE was at Fort Benning Georgia. I was there for Basic Training and we were all issued MREs when we went on day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. For the...
Hammock tents are used by a lot of backpackers. This is especially true of thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail. But are hammock tents comfortable? Hammock tents are comfortable to sleep in...
The Best Base Weight for Backpacking – Exploring Backpack Weights
Ask anyone who's ever backpacked or even considered backpacking and they probably have an opinion on base weight. Some think it needs to be ultralight, others think they need to carry everything...
If you're new to hiking, you might be wondering what the difference between thru-hiking and backpacking is. Thru-hiking is the act of backpacking the entire length of a trail from start to...
Guide to Hammock Camping – Plus the pros and cons of doing so.
Hammock camping has been gaining traction over the years and many people are now using them on the Appalachian Trail. Are you interested in buying a hammock for camping? Wondering...
