All backpacking trips start with a single step. I’m not talking about your first step on the trail. It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a short weekend getaway or journey across the Appalachian Trail, your first step is planning your trip. Before you can even set foot on the… Read More »Planning a Backpacking Trip: The Ultimate Guide
If you’ve never owned a canvas tent you’re probably wondering if it’s going to leak. Throughout the years I’ve heard some serious horror stories of water pouring through canvas. All you can do is nod and respond with some helpful tips about properly seasoning a canvas tent. Why is My… Read More »Do Canvas Tents Leak? Waterproofing vs Seasoning Canvas
Most people have no idea how to take care of their canvas tent. They end up with pinhole leaks and mildew build up because Most people have no idea how to take care of their canvas tent. They end up with pinhole leaks and mildew build up because they didn’t… Read More »Seasoning a Canvas Tent: A Handy Step by Step Guide
For years I struggled with keeping my canvas tents waterproof. They only came out of storage a few times per year(only during the hunting season). Every single season they seemed to get worse. Over time they got so out of hand that I needed to find a solution. So I… Read More »Do Canvas Tents Need Waterproofing? Handy Guide
Keeping mold and bacteria out of your water bottle and hydration bladder is a constant battle. Even with the most expensive gear on the market you have to stay on top of cleaning. The only way to battle mold is to constantly clean your water bottle/bladder after every use. It’s… Read More »How to Clean Your Water Bottle and Hydration Bladders
Hiking in the winter is all about trying to find traction. That’s easier said than done when traversing ice and packed snow. Winter hikers typically use three different types of traction devices to traverse rough terrain: Crampons, Microspikes and snowshoes. When Should You Use Traction Devices? Hikers generally use microspikes… Read More »When to Use Crampons, Microspikes and Snowshoes
You shouldn’t need to be a scientist to figure out how much food can go into a bear canister. Trying to figure out how much food will fit inside so many cubic inches is ridiculous. Luckily there’s an easy way to figure out just how much food will fit inside… Read More »How Big Of a Bear Canister Do I Need? We Found Out!
Camping chairs get lighter and smaller every year, but they still have a long way to go. Even the lightest camping chairs are too heavy for backpacking. Don’t Worry! You won’t have to sit on the cold hard ground if you buy a sleeping pad chair kit. Sleeping pad chair… Read More »Handy Guide: Lightweight Sleeping Pad Chair Kits
When my kids were born I tried my best to get them out into nature. Before they could even walk I strapped them in a child carrier on my back. As my kids grew short day hikes turned into longer weekend trips. Our hikes were a all day affairs filled… Read More »11 Crucial Tips For Backpacking With Teens and Tweens
Backpacks have really come a long way since I was a child. Most of us have ditched our external frame packs for modern high-tech packs. With modern packs we can carry more gear longer, farther and faster than ever before. Even though the packs have changed the same basic rules… Read More »How to Properly Pack a Hiking Backpack
