Backpacking

Getting a backpacking winter hat to protect your face from the cold is one of the most important things that you can do while in the outdoors. Cold winds can ruin your ears and make your face very uncomfortable. A good winter hat can solve a lot of your problems while backpacking in the winter. Keep your face, ears, nose … Read more ...

We should always think about what is best for our pets especially when we are in the wilderness. The cold hard ground will suck away the warmth from your pet’s body. It is important that they have some sort of cushion or bed to keep themselves warm. I have listed a few backpacking dog beds that you should think about. … Read more ...

Having a good backpacking mat is very important if you are going to be spending a couple of days in the wilderness. A mat can help you fall asleep faster and sleep better. Sleep is very important in order to gain back the energy that you have lost. There are a lot of backpacking mats to choose from however, I … Read more ...

Bear proof containers are often required in some National State Parks. If you are going backpacking without a bear proof container, then there is a chance that a bear will visit your camp if it smells food. I highly recommend getting a bear proof container if you are hiking in bear country. I have listed a few very good ones … Read more ...

If you are hiking with a partner or a lover then getting a backpacking double sleeping bag is one of the best ways to sleep at night. One thing people need to keep in mind is that backpacking double sleeping bags are very big. They are 2-4 sleeping bags combined into one. The biggest problem you will face is carrying … Read more ...

Picking a backpacking bed can be really tough. It is not the same as picking an ordinary mattress. We have to consider the weight, the dimensions, packed size and so on. Since the bed has to be lightweight, it cannot be as comfortable as our mattress at home. The first time I used a backpacking bed, the first thought I … Read more ...

For some reason, there are a lot of people that get injured by holding hot cookware while in the outdoors. It is important to have some sort of pot holder or cookware holder to prevent injuries from happening. I have listed a few items below that can help people hold and lift cookware that are very hot. Each item have … Read more ...

In the wilderness, there are no lamp post or street lights that will illuminate your surroundings or path. The light that you can rely on is the moon light and there are times when the clouds would block the moon as well. A good flashlight can provide adequate light to illuminate the path that you are traveling. There are lots … Read more ...

A very good backpacking stove can be a tremendous help if you are going on a backpacking trip. You will need a way to cook your foods and boil your drinking water while in the wilderness. A good backpacking stove will allow you to cook delicious foods easily while being very compact and lightweight. There are lots of amazing backpacking … Read more ...

It is important to be very comfortable at night so that we can have more energy in the morning. This is one of the reasons why a lot of people are getting hammock pillows. Sleeping is just a lot easier if you have a good pillow. Unfortunately, the pillow has to be compact, lightweight, and comfortable so we cannot bring … Read more ...