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 but...
Category: Backpacking
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...
Ever considered the thru hiking vs backpacking debate? 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...
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 what...
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...
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...
