Quick Tip: Lithium batteries for cold weather
In the cold weather, bring some lithium batteries. Read More …
Some articles if you are just starting in the outdoors. Or want to pick up some new ideas.
In the cold weather, bring some lithium batteries. Read More …
A great website to buy small sized food items perfect for backpacking or camping. Read More …
A general overview of backpacking food be it for weekend hikes, thru-hikes or something in between. Read More …
Winter backpacking? Don’t burn the snow pot! Here’s how to melt snow the right way. Read More …
A great website for forecasting weather in backcountry areas. Read More …
A review of Backcountry Navigator and gps/mapping software in general. Read More …
A quick and dirty description of the difference between talus and scree. Read More …
An explanation of the different classes of the Yosemite Decimal System (YDS) esp as it applies to hiking. Read More …
A great website for that essential of backcountry navigation – maps! Read More …
Some tips and ideas to find a campsite that is comfortable, away from the crowds and less critter prone. Read More …
Concerns about bears or critters? Here are some suggestions to avoid conflict with them. Read More …
Have a lot of water bottles accumulated? Use them as quick and dirty ice packs! Read More …
Some basic knots to know for hiking, backpacking or camping. Works well for daily use, too. Read More …
Duct tape can be a quick and dirty way of removing multiple splinters. Read More …
As one internet sage stated “It’s just walking”. So why go on a guided trip? Read More …
A trip to a 10th Mountain Hut can be an enjoyable and memorable experience. But what are the logistics for a trip to a 10th Mountain Hut? Read More …
A great book not just for backcountry touring but also for winter camping.
Despite what people write on forums, the CORSAR card is *not* insurance. Read More …