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How to Choose the Best Backpacking Tent for Your Trip?
If you’re looking to spend more time out in nature after backpacking deep into the woods, a good tent will go miles towards giving you a comfortable night’s sleep protected from the elements and biting insects, so you can continue your hiking the next day. The best...
What are Leg Gaiters?
Leg gaiters are popular among outdoor sportsmen because they provide protection for the legs from injuries and help prevent dirt, snow and water from getting inside the boots and leggings. They are also shunned by other people who prefer to brave the elements of...
Are Mountaineering Sunglasses Really Necessary?
Sometimes it can be difficult for others to understand the limits that mountaineers will climb to in order to scale that next summit. Too often, mountaineers feel they have to justify the huge investments in time and resources for a peek at the next peak that piques...
Best Hiking Camera Bags
Since travel and photography so often come together, finding good travel camera bags that will protect your expensive equipment on the road is essential. Whether you need a heavy duty hard suitcase for all a durable waterproof case for your point and shoot, there are...
Best Eco-Friendly Backpacks Reviews of 2023
Way too much of what gets made ends up in the trash. By buying gear made from recycled materials, we not only reduce the amount of waste headed to the landfill. We also reduce the amount of raw materials needed to make a new product. Buying products made from recycled...
10 Innovative Uses for Backpacking Tarps
Tarps have mostly a reputation for being used around housing situations. After all, many a home improvement project starts by laying a tarp on the floor to prevent spilled paint from destroying a carpet, or by draping furniture against falling dust. While tarps do...
Best Rain Jackets for Summer Adventuring
Whether you’re a hiker, a biker, or a travel enthusiast, you probably know that your rain jacket is an important piece of gear. Even city dwellers know that getting caught in a rainstorm without the proper attire can turn a good day into a very bad one. Needless to...
Your Guide to Ultralight Backpacking Gear
Growing up in New Hampshire, I saw my fair share of the wilderness from a young age. That said, most of my hiking or camping trips prior to my 20s involved a lot of gear…a LOT of it. So, the idea of going ultralight backpacking gear was not really on my radar until I...
What’s the Difference Between Polarized vs Non-Polarized Sunglasses?
There are many benefits to using polarized sunglasses vs non-polarized sunglasses but it is important to understand how light affects them and have they can benefit you. The biggest difference between polarized vs non-polarized sunglasses for outdoor use is the glare....
Guide of the Wild – Foraging for Food
Foraging is a fantastic thing to do whilst camping and has a number of benefits: The food you find is free. Brings alive the countryside/city around you. Good exercise. The food has not been sprayed with pesticides. Some wild foods are packed with more vitamins and...
A Guide to Choosing a Waterproof Jacket – Make an Informed Choice
There is nothing worse than being unprepared for a particular trip, whether this is into the wilderness or to a festival. The following guide is a quick reference for you to see the array of jackets available and to make sure you have the most suitable outer garment....
How to Choose a Backpacking Stove?
Whether you are an avid hiker, weekend camper, or looking to cook during a romantic picnic, finding the best backpacking stove will make both tasks a breeze! We reviewed a variety of stoves that use different fuel sources, from the most compact to party sized, to find...
How to Choose the Best Backpacking Tent for Your Trip?
If you’re looking to spend more time out in nature after backpacking deep into the woods, a good tent will go miles towards giving you a comfortable night’s sleep protected from the elements and biting insects, so you can continue your hiking the next day. The best...
How to Choose the Best Ultralight Tent?
Want to really take your next adventure up a few notches? You need the best ultralight tent to take with you on your next backpacking or camping adventure. These little beauties are super lightweight and are easily carried in your backpack without you even noticing...
How to Choose the Best Outdoor Compass Watch?
Anyone who loves the outdoors and wants to take their experience up a notch should consider getting a compass watch. They offer so many different functions that are useful in the outdoors. In addition to acting as a compass, they can also tell you everything from...
How to Choose the Best Women’s Hiking Pants?
Having the right pair of pants when you’re out on a hike can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking for something waterproof or convertible, the best women’s hiking pants will make your walk in the woods even better. We’ve researched the best-sellers and top...
How to Choose the Best Hiking Shoes?
Having the best shoes for hiking when you’re out on the trail makes the experience so much better. Think about it: good grip, strong support, fewer aches and pains the next day. Don’t just look for a mens waterproof hiking boots sale! We did the research to find you...
Buy a Hammock for a Good Night’s Sleep
Anyone who has ever slept in a hammock knows that it’s relaxing and peaceful. It’s important to bear in mind though, when considering sleeping in one, is that not all hammocks are created equal and not every one of them will turn out to be comfortable for spending a...
Hammocks ARE Better Than Tents And Here’s Why
Summer is almost here and the great outdoors is calling. Cross-country trekking is becoming a very popular pastime and its companion sport of motorcycle camping is making a splash as well. This is especially in the spring and summer months. You can hike the...
Eagles Nest Outfitters DoubleNest Hammock review
Little can compare to relaxing in a comfortable hammock on a warm afternoon. This portable type of resting and sleeping accommodation is easy to assemble and provides and instant lounging area. There are many different brands, styles and sizes to choose from. This can...
Extend Your Hammocking Season With These Cold Weather Tips
If you’re like me and want to be in your hammock all the time then you’re always looking for a way to get out there and just sway in the breeze. For those of you who are fortunate enough to live in a climate with mild winters then the camping season never ends. For...