BearVault’s Guide to Desert Camping

Try camping in the desert to expand your horizons | What you need to know to stay safe and enjoy your desert camping trip | Guide to Desert Camping
5 Backpacking Trips in the Pacific Northwest

5 Backpacking Trips in the Pacific Northwest | Three Sisters Loop Trail | Olympic Coast Trail | Pacific Northwest Trail | Devil’s Dome Loop | Loowit Trail Loop
Lake Tahoe Basin Food Storage Requirements

Lake Tahoe Basin Updates Food Storage Requirements | Learn new rules and regulations | Bear proof food storage required around Lake Tahoe
Wildfire Safety While Backpacking

Wildfire Facts | Wildfire Safety | What to do in a wildfire | Backcountry Survival Guide | Learn about surviving a wildfire when backpacking
Backpacking Sleeping Bags: What You Need to Know

Gear Guide: Backpacking Sleeping Bags | How-To Choose the Best Sleeping Bag for Hiking | Ratings – Terminology – Material
How to Start a Fire

How to start a fire without a lighter or matches | Backcountry Survival Guide | Backpacking Skills | How to start a fire with sticks
5 Mistakes to Avoid While Camping in Black Bear Country

Avoid these 5 mistakes to safely enjoy camping in black bear country | Safety Tips | Proper Food Storage
How to Choose the Right Backpacking Tent

Backpacking Gear Guide | Backpacking Tents | How to choose the right tent that can fit in a backpack | Tent parts & terminology
How to Make Water Safe to Drink

How to make water safe to drink | Backcountry Survival Guide | Backpacking Skills | Finding Water| Boiling Water | Sanitizing Water
Canoeing Blue Barrels vs Bear Proof Barrels

Canoeing Blue Barrels vs Bear Proof Barrels | How to canoe safely through bear country | Float trip tips | Safety | Responsible Food Storage