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Autumn! It’s one of the best times to go camping, hiking, or backpacking. There’s crisp air, more solitude, and colorful foliage. Everyone should strive to spend time outdoors soaking it in! But to do … read more

Mosquitoes, ticks, triatomine (kissing bug) and other pesky insects are capable of ruining a trip, which is why everyone should know how to ward them off as completely and effectively as pos … read more

At Hammock Gear, we design, test, manufacture, and sell world-class hammock camping systems. But we also believe it is our job to champion the idea of hammocks; to proselytize the lifestyle of hanging … read more

This is the unlikely story of how dried mandarin oranges, a preserved fruit option that most hikers have never even tried before, crushed the competition and were indisputably crowned as the most deli … read more

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