Water was the only thing I would put in my Nalgene water bottle when I first purchased it. That eventually got boring on long backpacking trips, so I decided to start experimenting with other drinks. I really missed drinking coffee throughout the day, but would it damage the bottle? Can… Read More »Can Hot Coffee Go In A Nalgene?
Packing for your first backpacking trip can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Picking out lightweight gear is fairly straightforward, but people carry more clothes than they actually need. Socks seem to be the biggest problem area most people have. Do you really need to carry a fresh… Read More »How Many Pairs Of Socks Should I Bring On a Backpacking Trip?
I have more carabiners than any men could possibly use. They range in quality from dollar store junk to the climbing carabiners I trust my life with. After looking into the weight ratings of cheap carabiners I don’t know why I still have them. So how much weight can a… Read More »How Much Weight Can a Carabiner Hold?
I was really worried about bringing my SteriPEN through the airport when I first bought it. It seemed like I should be able to fly with my SteriPEN, but you never know what will happen when dealing with TSA Agents. Sometimes they’re nice and other times they go over backpacking… Read More »Can The SteriPEN Go Through Airport Security?
UV Light Water Purifers like the Steripen work really well, but they rely on a battery to work. You’re basically screwed once the battery dies, so hopefully you brought a portable charger or extra batteries. Don’t Worry! The SteriPEN has a surprisingly long battery life so you shouldn’t have any… Read More »How Long Does The SteriPEN Charge Last?
Finding a way to filter water is extremely important on multi-day backpacking trips. There’s no way to haul in all the water you need, so you’ll have to find a way to filter and purify water along the way. With so many different purifiers and filters on the market how… Read More »What’s The Best Way To Filter Water On Backpacking Trips?
Planning out all the gear for your first 3 Day weekend backpacking trip can be overwhelming. An overnight trip doesn’t seem so daunting since you can survive anything for a single night, but nobody wants to be miserable all weekend. Don’t worry! Planning out your gear for a 3 day… Read More »What Should I Pack For A 3 Day Backpacking Trip?
There’s nothing worse than chafing on a long hike. It’s easily one of the most painful experience you can have on a backpacking trip. All that friction buildup feels like your skins on fire. Luckily, chafing is easy to prevent with a few simple tips. How do you prevent chafing… Read More »How To Prevent Chafing While Hiking Long Distances
Almost every tent on the market comes with tent stakes, but are they necessary. Obviously some tents use the stakes for structural integrity, but that’s not the case with freestanding tents. It almost seems like they’re completely unnecessary. Do you need to stake a freestanding tent? Stakes are always a… Read More »Do You Need To Stake A Freestanding Tent?
When I first started looking at trekking pole tents I was really worried about how they would stand up in windy/rainy weather. I had a hard time believing a tent would hold up without traditional poles. Trekking pole tents significantly reduce pack weight, but do you give up structural integrity?… Read More »Are Trekking Pole Tents Sturdy?
