If you are like me and absolutely love to go hiking and backpacking in the mountains, you probably focus on the experience itself and not the food. But having some lovely warm meal after being … Read more
To scare a bear away, make yourself look big, stay calm, and be loud and firm without screaming. Raise your arms, speak in a low steady voice, group up with others if you can, and … Read more
We always make sure to bring plenty of water bottles with us when we venture out into the great sand dunes. It’s all well and good if you stay safely near your van or your … Read more
To keep bears away from your campsite, control food odors and store all food, trash, and scented items in a bear canister or hung well out of reach, camp in an open area away from … Read more
There is a massive variety of sleeping bag shapes and sizes on the market these days. You can find everything from rectangular bags that try to replicate the comfort of sleeping in a real bed, … Read more
Purchasing a sleeping bag takes more thought and consideration than one might think. While there are alternatives to sleeping bags, such as a sleeping quilt or a hammock, most campers and hikers still want a … Read more
Some of the best hot weather clothing for hiking is lightweight, breezy and easy to store away in your pack or camping backpack. Whether you’re looking for the top or bottom portion of your hiking … Read more
No one likes picking up a beer and discovering it is warm and flat. Typically, people don’t like drinking cold coffee or sunbaked water either. Which is why many people consider purchasing an insulated beer … Read more
While we navigate the remaining months of winter and look forward to spring, cold weather and hazardous wind conditions still tend to send athletes and runners inside. You, on the other hand, never let sinking … Read more
If you’re going to be hiking and/or camping, you’re going to need something to carry your personal belongings in. Sure, you can keep your car keys and wallet in your pockets, but what if you’re … Read more
Whether you’re a dedicated camper who spends most of your weekends in a tent, or a backpacker who hasn’t set foot on home soil in six months, we can probably all agree that there’s certain … Read more
Storing food in a way that keeps it safe from animals is absolutely essential while camping. After all, you don’t want raccoons, bears or even rodents getting to your food and ruining it. Many people … Read more