Reading Time: 3 minutes Backpacking safety is an important topic for those considering an outing. While backpacking is an amazing pastime, it can also be dangerous. Preparation is key to having a safe, stress-free experience which will help ensure that you can enjoy backpacking for years to come. …
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Investing in high-quality gear is one of the first steps you should take if you’re going to get into backpacking. You may want to rent your gear early on, but if you want to become a regular backpacker, it will make more sense to buy your own equipment. It will …
Reading Time: 2 minutes Backpacking can be a wonderful activity to do with friends. But if you’ve only ever gone on group backpacking trips, you may be missing out! Solo backpacking trips are a great way to take time to yourself, reflect on life, and just recharge from the general stresses of life. Here’s …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Backpacking tent vs hammock? Whether you’re spending one night on the trail or you’re hitting the wilderness for days on end, you may be pondering the tent vs hammock debate. Keep reading to see our thoughts on tents or hammocks. Click here to check out Backpacking 101, how to get …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Backpacking for beginners is for those that love the outdoors and want to experience nature in a whole new way. There’s nothing more immersive in the outdoors than a backpacking trip. Here’s what you need to know before you get started! What is Backpacking, for beginners? Backpacking is an outdoor …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Backpacking in cold weather might be a stretch for many folks. But just because the air is a little frigid doesn’t mean you have to take time off from backpacking. You can still go on backpacking trips as long as you know the risks and know how to mitigate them …
Reading Time: 3 minutes Backpacking over the age of 50 might be daunting for some. Maybe you never have backpacked or maybe it’s been decades and you are worried about how middle-age (or more) will impact your backpacking ability. Backpacking can be for almost everyone Backpacking can be for almost everyone! You don’t …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Half the battle when it comes to backpack planning is figuring out where to go backpacking. There are so many amazing places to explore. In fact, there can almost be too many, making it hard to decide where you’d like to venture next. Here are a few backpacking destination ideas …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes The Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire’s White Mountains is widely regarded as one of the most challenging hikes on the East Coast, and even in the entire US. The Traverse spans more than 21 miles with over 9,500’ of elevation gain on mostly rocky terrain, ascending and descending 10 separate …
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Hiking packs for dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re going for a short hike or you’re venturing out on an overnight backpacking trip with your dog, you should consider getting your dog a hiking backpack. With a comfortable, well-fitted pack, your pup can carry their own essentials …
