Bivy camping setups are popular among backpackers but they aren't as well known as some of the other shelter setups. In this post, we'll tell you everything you need to know about bivy camping. By...
Category: Backpacking
You've probably read the stories about hikers who got lost and died of exposure or backpackers who fell and broke their necks. Unfortunately, these things do happen and people can die or be...
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...
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? You'll...
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 of...
