An 8 mile hike might seem like a lot for beginners, but it’s just a bare entry point for seasoned backpackers. Knowing how fast or slow you hike might not seem like
Category: Hiking FAQ
A beautiful day can turn into a brutal thunderstorm in minutes. It doesn’t matter what the weatherman says, you can run into bad weather fast. What if you were camping in a
For such a simple product, headlamps have a ton of cool features. They have different colored bulbs, strobes and brightness settings. So why would you want a red light on your headlamp?
Bubbles in your compass can really drive you crazy. It seems like a bubble has formed in every compass I’ve ever purchased. Why does it seem like every compass has an air
Do I Really Need a Tent Footprint? I’ve heard that question countless times throughout the years. There’s lots of confusion over tent footprints. What do they actually do? What is The Purpose
So you’ve been bitten by a tick and you don’t know what to do next. Should you go to the doctor to get on antibiotics? Don’t Panic! The risk of catching lyme
Most of us have brushed up against a tick at some point in our lives. They hide in tall grass waiting for the first warm body to grab on and bite. But
Nobody wants to find a tick after spending time outdoors, but it will eventually happen. Killing them is easier said than done. They’re hardy creatures, living months/years without food, but can they
Catching a tick early before they bite is always the best solution, but sometimes you need to find a way to kill them. I’ve heard that you can sprinkle a little bit
It seems like everybody has their own favorite way to remove ticks. Burning them with a cigarette, smothering them with petroleum jelly, nail polish, and many other methods. I recently heard that