Backpacking

It is simple to see that we need backpacking first aid kits in case of an emergency while hiking or camping. A first aid kit can definitely help alleviate pain, and minor discomfort that can result from insect bites and rashes from plant life. Unfortunately, you cannot just bring any first aid kit into the outdoors. The item has to … Read more ...

There are lots of cookware that you can bring in a backpacking trip but a backpacking frying pan would be ideal especially if you love frying eggs for breakfast. There are lots of frying pans that can also be used as a plate or tableware. This way, you do not need to bring extra items with you on your backpacking … Read more ...

It is important to have a very good backpacking gas stove when you are going into the wilderness. A stove can help you cook your foods and purify your water. Water that is found in the wilderness can be contaminated by lots of micro organisms and bacteria. So it is important to have a backpacking gas stove to purify your … Read more ...

Gather firewood, cutting branches and logs, and so on, can be a lot easier if you have a backpacking hatchet. Make sure that the hatchet that you are going to get is very sharp because a dull hatchet can cause accidents and injuries. You will also end up doing a lot of work and waste a lot of energy if … Read more ...

When you find yourself on a trail at night, you will realize that you will not be able to see anything because it is completely dark. The night in the woods will often mean devoid of any light. The only way to continue traveling a trail is to have some sort of light. Using a backpacking headlamp is ideal for … Read more ...

It is important that you have plenty of drinking water while hiking or on a backpacking trip. One of the best ways to have plenty of drinking water while in the outdoors is to get a hydration bladder. There are many different sizes of hydration bladders and you may not need a big one for your backpacking or hiking situation. … Read more ...

If you want to protect your knees or relieve a lot of pressure from them while hiking then getting a pair of backpacking trekking poles would be ideal. I have very strong arms and by using trekking poles, I take away some of the force or pressure that my legs were getting. This is great for me because I can … Read more ...

Hydration is very important while hiking or on a backpacking trip. It is important to have a few water containers, a water filter and a water bottle. A good backpacking water bottle already comes with a filter which will allow people to purify their water while in the wilderness. If you do not purify your water, you may get diarrhea … Read more ...

There are many items and backpacking gear that we should bring on our backpacking adventure. However, it is very important that we have a backpacking pot. A pot can be used to cook foods, boil water, purify water, and can be used as a bowl as well. There are many more uses for a backpacking pot so getting a good … Read more ...

Packing clothes, backpacking gear, sleeping bags and other items are a lot easier if you have a very good backpacking compression sack. Compression sacks also free up a lot of room or space in the backpack, allowing us to store more items. Compression sacks are also easier to carry and they make backpacking a lot more orderly. I have listed … Read more ...