Product Reviews

One of the most important aspects of planning for a backpacking trip is food. In my experience, having good meals will absolutely make or break your trip. Dehydrated meals are lightweight and easy to pack, making them a great option for backpacking trips where you need to carry all of your gear on your back. In this post, I will outline three reasons why buying a dehydrator is a game changer for your backpacking trips.

Car camping stoves are a different breed than backpacking stoves. They are generally larger, heavier, and more powerful than their backpacking counterparts. They are also more versatile, and can be used for a wider range of cooking styles and dishes. Here is my guide to all the different types of car camping stove out there: What type is good for which trip, pros and cons, and relevant links. Happy searching!

A portable stove is one of the most important components of a camping kit. So, if you’re not one of those intense backpackers who only bring cold rations on a hike, or even if you just like your coffee hot, here is my guide to all the different types of camping stove out there: What type is good for which trip, pros and cons, and relevant links. Happy searching! What makes a good stove?

As an experienced camper, I have my eyes on the most interesting and exciting gear in our sport. What surprised me is how long it took me to discover this type of sleeping bag, and why I didn’t think to get one sooner: If you have ever been in a hiking or camping with a partner, you know the struggle. You’ve just had a hard day of hiking or a romantic day at camp, and it’s time to settle in.

One of the worst situations you can find yourself in is being stranded or lost without a sense of direction in the backcountry. When backcountry camping or hiking, having a GPS is key. So why are so many hikers turning towards a wearable GPS Watch rather than just a regular GPS Tracker? What is the GPS, and why is it so important? The Global Positioning System (or GPS as we call it) is a network of satellites and ground stations that coordinate with each other to pinpoint your location at any time.

An integral part of any successful hiking excursion is pre-trip research. With websites (like this one) making resource-hunting easier than ever before, less and less frequently do you see prospective hikers turning to the printed page for advice. Despite a large amount of advice around, websites will rarely have the space to dig as deep as a good book does. When it comes to comprehensive topics, a good hiking book will provide everything you need inside of it.

Backcountry camping can become an expensive habit pretty quickly. As a beginner hiker or even an experienced backcountry sportsperson, you start to look at what you are going to spend for the best gear and you start cutting corners. Believe me, this happens to everyone. Eventually as you get into the habit more and more, you can invest a bit each adventure to build up your roster of good equipment. In the meantime, you might be looking for essentials that enhance your backcountry experience.