On Honey Buns and Olive Oil: Thru Hikers and Our Food
Note: I want to preface this by noting that the Appalachian Trail experience is not the same as other long trails, such as the two other Triple Crown trails. My…
Note: I want to preface this by noting that the Appalachian Trail experience is not the same as other long trails, such as the two other Triple Crown trails. My…
There is nothing more exciting to me than heading out on the trails as a new day begins. The possibilities of wildlife encounters, beautiful views, and that adventurous feeling when…
If you are a female thru-hiker, backpacker, or outdoor adventurer, I will bet on the fact that you have heard this exact sentiment: “You’re doing this alone? I could never…
Sometimes you might want to go on a backpacking trip but at a faster pace while staying light and nimble. This is what fastpacking is for me.I love to run…
Years ago, when I was working in the camping department at an outdoors store, I heard a customer refer to bear canisters as “expensive Tupperware.” I did a full halt,…
Okay, if I’m being honest, I’m not technically a flat-lander, as my town sits at 358 feet above sea level. Plus we live on a hill at roughly 600 feet.…
The do's and don'ts of hiking and backpacking nutrition aren't always obvious - and they can seem particularly daunting when using a bear canister. So we asked a few nutrition…
My last backpacking trip was just shy of 30 years ago. (See the photo at the top) A lot has happened since then, both in the evolution of backcountry gear,…
Bears - what many would-be or first-time backpackers fear is waiting for them out in the wilderness. However, these majestic creatures are undeserving of said fear and have little to…
So you’re starting to plan for an epic adventure, and you’ve realized you need a bear canister! The next step is to determine what size bear canister you need. We…