Tag: backpacking
Guide to backpacking with a baby
Just because you started a family does not mean you have to give up your hobbies. Companies such as REI and Osprey have created wonderful…
Water purification in the wilderness
Water may be the source of all life on Earth, but it can also be the source of considerable illness, pain and even death. Water…
Women’s guide to backpacking hygiene
For us ladies hikers, hygiene on the trail is very different than that of our male counterparts. If you are like me and lack female…
Quick tick removal guide
With spring in full swing, the ticks are out and ready to bite! If you are unfortunate enough to get bitten by one of these…
Your tinderbox is more important than your Tinder profile
This is number one on every survivalist’s list. If you spend time backpacking in wet environments, you probably already have your own tinderbox. If you don’t, now’s…
Spending a Summer in Mammoth Lakes, California
When most people think about the Mammoth Lakes in California, scenes of powdery mornings and frosty noses come to mind. However, Mammoth Lakes has a variety…
Start a fire anywhere: 6 ways around wet wood
You may know how to start a fire in your wood stove at home. It’s pretty easy to get one going in the dry desert…
Hikers guide to hot spring etiquette
Visiting natural hot springs has become very popular since the rise of social media platforms. However, there is more you need to know about hot…
Poetry books to bring out on the trail
Reading while backpacking and camping is an ideal pastime for many hikers. Being alone in the wilderness is a great time to sit down for…
Gear Review: Wilder and Sons Rucksack
I purchased my rucksack from Wilder and Sons just over two years ago and I’ve put it to the test more times than I can…