Looking for a multi-day backpacking trip for the ages? One that none of your friends and family have ever heard of but promises to be the challenge of a lifetime? Head to Belize to hike up Victoria Peak.
When it comes to camping etiquette, particularly when dispersed camping, it all comes down to one guiding principle: Don’t be a butthole. A little consideration for others goes a long way when you’re far from civilization. So whether you’re planning your first dispersed camping trip or your 30th, here’s how to conduct yourself in a civilized way, even when you’re far from civilization.
How to choose AND build a personal hydration system that works for your style, trip length, preferences and environment. All so you can stay happy, healthy and hydrated on any trail.
US National Parks are expensive. You could always go during fee-free days but then you have to deal with crowds. The next best thing? National parks that are always free. Yup. They exist.
Jetboil just launched their new and improved Jetboil Flash 1.0L and 1.8L cook systems. And they certainly got a few welcome upgrades. Considering getting one? We’ll highlight what’s new with the recently released Jetboil Flash cooking system and who it’s for.
Drinking instant coffee when you’re backpacking doesn’t have to suck. These four options actually taste great (and will offer something to look forward to on those early start days).
Don’t forget the necessities. Here are a few tips for making sure everything makes it into your pack.
Ever pooped in a bag in the great outdoors? If you haven’t, you’re either lucky enough to live and hike where catholes are allowed and recommended (read about when to dig a cathole and when to use a WAG bag HERE) or you haven’t yet spent enough nights deep in the wilderness. Because if there’s one thing most seasoned outdoorists know how to do, it’s poop in a bag. But there’s a first time for everything, so if you’re looking for how to use a WAG Bag, what they even are, or need some tips for reducing the ick factor and the smell when packing them out, we’ve got you covered.
When it comes to preparing meals in the backcountry, backpacking stoves that run on compressed gas–you know, those cylindrical metal canisters filled with fuel–are far and away the most popular option. They’re efficient, convenient, tolerably lightweight, and easy to find at pretty much any outdoor retailer. And while these fuel canisters are made of recyclable materials (steel), recycling them is more nuanced than you might think. Here’s how to recycle your empty backpacking fuel canisters the right way.
When it comes to wireless earbuds for the outdoors, whether that be trail running, hiking, or solo backpacking, there’s more to consider than which ones sound the best. Things like water resistance, durability, and whether or not they’re actually going to stay in your ears as you’re bouncing down the trail. So today we’re going to take a look at 5 wireless earbuds, all of which we’ve personally tested, and let you know which stand out for outdoor recreation of all kinds.