Choosing the right kind of mess kit that is suitable for your needs is very important. I have bought a few mess kits for myself and I found out that if the item is not enjoyable to use, I will not use it. If I am not comfortable with using the mess kit, it will just end up accumulating dust … Read More....
Choosing the right type of cookware for your backpacking trip is important. Food is an important part of any trip, at least for me. So choosing the correct cookware can either make or break the trip. We don’t really have the luxury of bringing very heavy equipment in order to cook our recipes. At the same time, our recipes are … Read More....
One of the most important outdoor equipment that you are going to use in your backpacking trip is a backpacking stove. A stove will allow you to cook different kinds of foods and most of all, this will allow you to sterilize or purify the drinking water that you are going hydrate yourself with. Water is scarce if you are … Read More....
There were times when I forgot to bring enough water that I end up becoming very thirsty on a hike. Sometimes I end up looking at this beautiful waterfall, and all I could think about is I wish I could drink it. I did not want to risk it because these waters are contaminated with a lot of bacteria, feces, … Read More....
Bears are often the scariest wild animal that you will ever come across while hiking. I often see one in the trail or in the streets whenever I go on an outdoor trip. Bears can kill you if they wanted to. They can run faster than you and are very stronger than you. If you have ever seen Leonardo DiCaprio’s … Read More....
If you are searching for some amazing and durable hammock straps then you should read this article before getting. These items below are a few of the very best that I know of that can hang the hammock securely. We can get more ideas about these items by examining the positive customer reviews that these have. There are countless reasons … Read More....
If you need extra protection from the weather then getting a lightweight tarp for your hammock or tent will be ideal. Most hammocks require a tarp in order to be somewhat rain proof. Without a tarp, the hammock user will most likely get wet. It is somewhat the same for tents. A tarp can deter rain from getting into the … Read More....
It is very important to keep our feet very comfortable while hiking or backpacking. It is very easy to get blisters, wounds and foot injuries while hiking for lots of miles. One of the best ways to protect our feet is to get very comfortable backpacking socks. The extra cushioning, moisture wicking properties and anti blister properties of backpacking socks … Read More....
Signal mirrors are a great survival tool if you are planning on going backpacking or camping in the wilderness. In case of an emergency people can find you a lot easier if you have one. The mirror would reflect the sun light and it can be seen from a far. I often recommend at least having one hanging on your … Read More....
One of the biggest and most influential backpacking gear that I have ever bought are backpacking pants. Pants made for the outdoors are lighter, breathable and easy to walk with. Unlike jeans and other types of pants that are very heavy and a lot harder to hike with, backpacking pants are thinner while providing lots of protection as well. Some … Read More....