Campfire cooking is often one of the best parts of camping or backpacking: It’s outdoor food preparation at its simplest that results in flavor-packed meals, which taste all the more delicious after…
Backpacks are one of the most fundamental pieces of outdoor gear. No other device lets you carry all the items that you need to be comfortable and equipped outdoors. Packing all of this stuff into…
Dry bags come in a number of sizes for different needs.
For all of us that dream of floating down rough rivers, either fishing or roaring through whitewater rapids, a quality dry bag is an absolute…
When you’re traversing hills and valleys on a backpacking trip, it’s great to take a breather every so often to enjoy a delicious snack and refuel your body for the climbing, descending and sweating…
Going backpacking doesn't mean you have to leave your fishing rod at home. Even though you'll be without a boat when trekking through the wilderness, you can still take advantage of the area's…
Outdoors enthusiasts always keep an eye on the weather. That's because they know that a hard rain, heavy snowfall or shift in wind direction or velocity can change everything. So, too, can sweltering…
At its best, hiking can be a way to relax, recharge, enjoy nature and get a workout in—all at the same time. But as with any physical activity, hiking also has potential physical pitfalls, from…
Handheld GPS units are a great all-in-one tool — map, compass, and navigating record keeper — for day hikers and back country backpackers alike. With the wide selection of handheld GPS units…
Thinking about hiking the Appalachian Trail, the 2,180-mile path that stretches across 14 states, from Georgia to Maine? You're not alone. Every year, up to 3 million hikers attempt to navigate at…
Getting away from it all to recharge the soul's batteries takes some dedication. If you really want to connect with the natural world, you'd be hard pressed to find and an activity more invigorating…
