Whether you’re embarking on a day hike or a multi-day backpacking adventure, choosing the right hiking snacks can make or break your outdoor experience. The best hiking snacks provide sustained energy, are lightweight and portable, and offer the nutritional fuel your body needs to conquer challenging trails. From quick energy boosts to long-lasting sustenance, understanding … Read more
Trail runners are not just for running the trails anymore. With modern trends of all gear getting lighter footwear is no exception. Trail running shoes have been adopted by many day hikers, backpackers and even thru-hikers. They really do have the best of both worlds. Light on the foot to not wear down your legs … Read more
No reason to hike to some of the most beautiful and pristine mountain lakes if you can’t take a refreshing dip. Cooling off after miles on the trail in that cool water is what we live for, but that doesn’t mean we should settle for socking our pants for the rest of the hike. That … Read more
Have to stay fueled on long backpacking trips, and granola bars and beef jerky only go so far. Having a hot meal at camp does wonders for energy but also morale on cold rainy nights. In order to enjoy that hot meal need a good way to get it hot. Modern backpacking stoves mean no … Read more
While weight is one of the biggest concerns while backpacking a little comfort is well worth the weight. Good news, getting off your feet comfortably in a backpacking chair doesn’t have to weigh your pack down. Backpacking chairs are essential backpacking gear. Just like all backpacking gear backpacking chairs need to be easily packable, light, … Read more
Home : Hike : Backpacking Doesn’t matter if you’re hiking, camping, backpacking or just needing some light around the house. Headlamps are the absolute best way to see what you’re doing and have both hands free to do it. When it comes to headlamps weight and comfort are important but brightness and battery life rule … Read more