What’s The Best Way To Filter Water On Backpacking Trips?
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….
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What Should I Pack For A 3 Day Backpacking Trip?
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….
How To Prevent Chafing While Hiking Long Distances
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….
Do You Need To Stake A Freestanding Tent?
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….
Are Trekking Pole Tents Sturdy?
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….
Can You Bring Potato Chips Backpacking?
Potato chips aren’t high on the list when most people think about backpacking snacks. They’re easy to crush, get stale when taken out of the bag, and are generally unhealthy…..
Pros and Cons Of Roll Top Backpacks
Rolltop backpacks have had a meteoric rise in popularity over the past couple years. They close like a dry bag, but they have the capacity of a traditional pack. People….
How To Dry A Wet Backpacking Tent
Dealing with wet gear on a backpacking trip can be a serious challenge, but there’s nothing worse than trying to dry a wet tent. Sometimes you need to pick your….
How To Pitch A Tent On A Wooden Platform
I’ve been to lots of state/national parks in my life and there’s one thing that always seems to confuse beginners. Many state parks, and national forests use wooden tent platforms….
How To Store, Clean And Sanitize A Water Filter When Not In Use
Cleaning out and sanitizing your water filter is a crucial step before putting it into storage. Think about everything you’re filtering out of the water. It’s filled with bacteria, viruses,….
