2021 Holiday Gifts for Hikers

2021 Holiday Gifts for Hikers

There’s still time to get holiday gifts for the hikers in your life. I went through all of my newer clothing, gear and accessories and came up with my top picks for 2021, along with a short description of what I love about each item. Everything on this list is...
Leave No Trace: How to Backpack Responsibly

Leave No Trace: How to Backpack Responsibly

Whether you’re backpacking alone or with a group, it’s important to be responsible to preserve natural landscapes and hiking trails. Having a respect for Mother Nature can help future generations enjoy the great outdoors as well. One of the primary ways to do this is...
How to Handle Animal Encounters

How to Handle Animal Encounters

Out on the trail, I regularly run into two kinds of hikers: those who are hoping to have some animal encounters, and those who decidedly are not. I fall somewhere in between. I enjoy seeing wildlife on the trail, even potentially dangerous animals. However, I prefer...
Best Hiking Gifts for Father’s Day

Best Hiking Gifts for Father’s Day

Father’s Day is looming, so it’s time to think about hiking gifts for fathers – or for any special man in your life. Various stores and consumer sites regularly come up with lists of what are supposedly the best hiking gear, clothing and equipment. But I...
Setting Up Your Tent in the Wind

Setting Up Your Tent in the Wind

One of the first things I discovered when I started backpacking was that it’s not easy to set up a tent in the wind. Or take one down, for that matter. In fact, strong winds are one of the most destructive elements Mother Nature can throw at your tent. Because...
Valentine’s Day Hiking Gifts for Him

Valentine’s Day Hiking Gifts for Him

Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you need to find a cool gift for your honey – who loves hiking, backpacking and camping – here are some great ideas, both practical and fun. MSR Pocket Rocket 2 Mini Stove Kit I’ve got this pocket rocket stove, and...
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