Camping is an outdoor recreational activity, in which the campers get away from civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or more nights at a campsite. It may be combined with hiking either as backpacking or as a series of day hikes from a central location. The idea of sleeping outdoors in a sleeping bag or in a tent on the hard ground, cooking a can of beans over a fire and using the bathroom outside were not necessarily what the majority of people might want to do on…
Backpacking 101 – Backpacking Tips For Beginners
Backpacking can be a fun and exciting adventure in nature, but surviving in the outdoors with only your gear is a dangerous risk for someone with no backpacking experience. Before even planning your first backpacking trip, become familiar with common terms, the necessary gear and equipment, and outdoor accident response and first aid procedures. Read reputable books and guides to gain a better understanding of backpacking before going out on your own. Outdoor and hiking cl…
Backpacking Trip
Many people are looking for a more active and healthy alterenative to the typical vacation. Some are heading out into various beautiful wilderness areas on backpacking trips. Or they may be traveling to far away cities around the world. Whether looking for inexpensive and adventurous ways to get away from it all or having had some hiking and camping experiences in the past, planning a backpacking trip could fullfill your needs.
Back Packing Gear, Where Do You Start?
The first place is with your backpack.
Ultralight Backpacks – The Lightest Out There
How light are todays ultralight backpacks? As light as four ounces, and that’s not a typo.
Unique Backpacking Christmas Gift Ideas for Backpackers
Christmas gift ideas can be hard to come by. If youre buying for a backpacker, here are a few unique backpacking gift ideas.
Tarp Shelters For Lightweight Backpackers
Many lightweight backpackers have taken to using tarp shelters instead of tents. Here are some tips on how to choose them and how to use them.
Sleeping Bag Pads
Why sleeping bag pads? Because waking up cold and sore is no fun. It’s also no fun to carry a three pound sleeping pad, so here are some better options.
Lightweight Backpacking Techniques
For those who are already into lightweight backpacking and those whoare thinking about it – here are some tricks, tips and techniques.
Night Hiking And Other Backpacking Ideas
Some more new lightweight backpacking ideas, inventions and innovations for ultralight backpackers.
Hiking Boots: Step Into The Perfect Fit
There are only two rules for buying hiking boots: good quality and good fit. But if it is that simple, why do so many hikers end up wearing poorly fitted boots?
According to Backpacker magazine, seventy percent of hikers wear boots that don’t fit right — and they often don’t even know it. Their boots leave them with blisters and sore feet, but they think that’s just part of hiking. Not so. Pain is not a natural part of enjoying the outdoors.
Boots that don’t fit righ…
Hiking Gear: Packing Tips
More and more people today enjoy the simple, wholesome fun of hiking. Hiking is an affordable, yet healthy and emotionally rewarding way to spend a vacation or a long weekend and you dont need to visit a travel agent.
Experienced hikers will always tell you that every detail matters when you pack hiking gear, especially tents and camping stoves. The right hiking gear and clothing, a properly and ergonomically packed backpack, positive mood and good fitness all these …