How do you ensure a good night’s sleep when camping in your car? What type of gear should you bring for car camping? Where should you park your car when you intend to car camp? We answer all this i...
Leave no trace principles are a set of guidelines meant to help outdoor enthusiasts protect and conserve the outdoor environment. However, these principles can also be applied in everyday life. H...
What should I eat when hiking? This is one of the most common questions that rookie backpackers have. And it's warranted. Hiking is an energy intensive activity that requires you to be properly n...
"The only real things in life are the unexpected things. Everything else is an illusion", Watkin Tudor James. This quote should be on your mind when planning a hiking trip. While it's good to be op...
You’ve probably heard stories of backpacking trips that were disastrous. Stories of hikers getting hurt or lost while backpacking. You’ve also heard tonnes of stories on backpacking trips that were...
One of the most important considerations when planning a winter or fall camping trip is your clothing. Before heading out, you need to have the right clothing for cold weather camping. In this post...
Backpacking shouldn't be about suffering. However, most rookie backpackers make mistakes that ruin their first trip. In this article we discuss 19 rookie mistakes that new backpackers make and how ...
How do you prepare for a hiking trip, to ensure you have the time of your life? It all starts with what you do before the hike and extends to what you do during the hike. Before the hike, you’re ad...
One of the worst things that can happen to you on a hiking trip is a blister. While small, blisters can make you cancel your whole trip. This is why it's essential to know how to prevent and treat...