Does your dog have a dog backpack? My dog Zoey’s pack is one of the most useful items I’ve ever purchased, but it didn’t start out that way. I had no idea what to do with her pack when I first purchased it. How do you pack a dog backpack?… Read More »How to Pack a Dog Backpack: What Do You Put Inside?
Backpackers have shifted away from external framed packs for lighter and sleeker internal frames. It doesn’t matter if you have an internal or external framed pack. They all serve the same basic purpose. Why do hiking backpacks have frames? Internal and External backpack frames provides structure to your pack and… Read More »Why Do Hiking Backpacks Have Frames?
Washing and drying wool clothing can be tricky at times. Throughout the years, I’ve shrunk more merino wool base layers than I care to admit. It doesn’t take long for a careless mistake to ruin your wool clothing. Looking back I can’t remember ever shrinking a pair of merino wool… Read More »Do Merino Wool Socks Shrink in The Washer and Dryer?
Crossing the occasional river, stream, and creek is just part of backpacking. Nobody loves getting their shoes wet, but you do have to learn to live with it. Hopefully, you have on a pair of hiking shoes that will dry fast after being submerged in river water. What shoes are… Read More »What Shoes For Hiking Through Rivers and Water?
It’s summertime, which means more and more people are going outside so they can soak up the sunshine. More time in the garden, hiking out on trail and just generally enjoying the outdoors. This means that lots of people will come into contact with ticks this summer. With more than… Read More »Can Ticks Bite Through Leggings?
Backpackers have been using trash compactor bags to line their backpacks for ages. A cheap compactor bag will keep your gear dry in pouring rain and terrible weather. How do you use trash compactor bags for backpacking? What size compactor bag is best for backpacks? Line the inside of your… Read More »Using Trash Compactor Bags For Backpacking
Keeping your pack light on long backpacking trips is a serious challenge. There’s a fine line between reducing weight and being unprepared. Reducing your clothing load is one of the easiest ways to reduce pack weight. Doing Laundry on The Trail If you’re only going to be on the trail… Read More »How to Do Laundry While Camping and Backpacking
Before purchasing my first self inflating sleeping pad I had no idea what to expect. I had no idea how long it would actually take to fully inflate my sleeping pad. So how long does a sleeping pad take to inflate? How Long Does a Self Inflating Pad Take To… Read More »How Long Does a Self Inflating Sleeping Pad Take to Inflate?
