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Most hikers have made their fair share of dumb mistakes in the backcountry, and I’m no exception. We all learn from experience! But some of the biggest screw ups that my friends and I made led to exce … read more

Spring hiking and backpacking season is hard to describe because it offers the widest possible array of weather and conditions. Depending on your region and local forecast, you might expect winter-lik … read more

Hammock vs Tent is an age old conundrum, and when to choose which on any given backpacking trip is the subject we’ll be discussing today. Both have advantages and disadvantages, while also creating op … read more

If this is the year you want to up your backpacking game, then you’ve come to the right article! Multi-day backcountry travel can be both daunting and challenging, but mastering the art is absolutely … read more

Bad weather is a bad excuse to miss out on a perfectly good hammock camping opportunity! With the proper kit, a hammock and tarp setup can be at least as protective as a tent. Cold, wind, rain, or sno … read more

Over the past 10 or so years, backpacking gear has evolved. A lot. Formerly fringe or new-to-market technologies have since proliferated and gone mainstream. Even the National Park service is offering … read more