Friday, March 15, 2019

10 Essential Backpacking Gear List (Never Hike without Them) Plus Hiking Tips

It is very important to carry all the right stuff while you are going away for a backpacking trip. At the same time, it's also very important to travel light.You do not want your bag to be over-loaded, and your back is bearing the brunt of it later on.Backpacking has always been a rough experience […]

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My Favorite 10 Best Tasting Ultralight Backpacking Foods

One of the reasons I engage in outdoor activities such as camping is, to experience some adventure far away from home.One thing I've realized is that; I can't spend a day or two without some of my favorite homemade foods.Trekking food has to be lightweight and easy to pack. Freeze-dried food has the advantage of […]

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Friday, January 25, 2019

Back Country Tips For Having The Most Wondrous Adventure

If you are venturing into the backcountry that you had never been before then the first thing you might want to do is talk to someone we had already gone to the range.Despite knowing who owns the route could result in failing your backpacking trip so you must know who was that route and anyone […]

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Ultralight Backpacking Advantages and Benefits

Anything between 15 - 20 Liters deemed to be ultralight since you are carrying less pack on your back you can move faster and increase your no of hiking hours per day. What are the advantages and benefits? Ultralight packing enables you to cover more area in a day. Many hiking enthusiasts wish to cover […]

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Thursday, January 24, 2019

How To Read Topographical Maps Correctly

Practicing a map of a familiar area helps you identify landmarks related to the counter lines on your map. Topographical maps give you the power to visualize the three-dimensional view of terrain, and they more information compared to trail maps, and they provide us with a realistic view of the actual landscape.Reading topographical maps requires […]

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How To Break Into Your Boots Correctly

We all buy our favorite hiking boots to enjoy a hike with our friends and of course our hidden reason, that is, to show them off. However, with our new shoes come another hurdle that we have to do before we can comfortably wear our boots for long hiking trips.Breaking in Your New Hiking Boots […]

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How To Prevent Chafing & Blisters During a Hike

I go hiking as part of a team on a regular basis, and I can tell you that it can be very painful and uncomfortable going to hike without breaking in your hiking boot. If the boots are new, then you might end up getting a blister at the bottom of the foot. Adding to […]

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