Tag: maps

Best travel apps for wandering across the world 2018

Ian Carroll

Back in the day, travel essentials used to be things like a map, guidebook, extra rolls of film and a sense of adventure. These days,…

How to car camp anywhere

Ian Carroll

Vanlife has become pretty popular in the last decade. Hey, these days you don’t even need a van to be on the bandwagon. Adventurers young…

Basics on how to read a map while in the wilderness

Stef Zisovska

From the moment you step into the forest, you can forget about all the technological gadgets you have. Why? Because you can’t rely on them. Knowing…

Top 10 travel hacks

Tomi Stojanovic

To embark on an exploration of the unknown, seeking an adventure, experiencing new cultures and places is a pastime that most people love to do.…

How to survive in the bush if you get lost

Doug Williams

Just recently, two young girls got lost and survived 19 hours in bushland in central-west New South Wales, Australia.  They were praised for their survival…

Caltopo.com: The only map you’ll ever need

Ian Carroll

If you’re still buying a topo map from REI every time you want to go backpacking, you’re wasting your money. But I don’t blame you,…

Old School vs New School: Why you need Traditional Maps

Marion Fernandez

With all of the modern gadgets that we have these days, it is easy to forget how we used to do things not too long…

Smith Rock State Park: A dirtbag’s climbing guide

Ian Carroll

To a tourist, Smith Rock is a beautiful anomaly and a nice place to take a hike. To a climber however, it is so much…

Using the iPhone compass app

Doug Williams

If you’re heading off into the wilderness, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the apps on your phone, particularly those which can help…

Wilderness Camping – Don’t Forget to Add These Pieces of Kit

Doug Williams

Everyone has to start camping somewhere, well, I know that’s not completely true, some people may not ever start camping, even I feel sad for…