Apr 14, 20184 minMary Beth Skylis: The Best Backpacking Meals on the Marketby Mary Beth Skylis A lot of mainstream backpacking food tells the same story. There are lots of rice and pasta options. But those types of meals can get old...
Feb 14, 20184 minTarps: Why, How, and When to Use ThemWe rarely go backpacking without at least one tarp. It is a light, versatile piece of equipment that has many uses. In this post, we will discuss why we beli...
Jul 17, 20172 minFlash Flood SafetyNine people were recently killed in a flash flood in central Arizona. The victims were swept away by a sudden wall of water while having fun at a swimming ho...
Apr 5, 20163 minTrip Planning: The 9-day LayoutWhen Mark and Katie plan a backpacking trip, it’s usually contained within a 9- or 10-day period of time. This allows us to only take only one full week off ...
Mar 21, 20163 minSkills Every Backpacker Should KnowTop Skills Every Backpacker Should Know: 1. Navigate with Map and Compass This one is pretty straightforward. You are going to put yourself far away from roa...
Mar 18, 20168 minHow to Build a CampfireSome of the best memories in the backcountry are made around a campfire at the end of a long day on the trail. But maybe you have never started a fire withou...
Oct 5, 20153 minLayering Clothing for Comfort on the TrailPhoto: Mark in his base layer (Under Armor sweat-wicking shirt & rain jacket) at Isle Royale National Park on a cold, rainy day. Layering properly helps you ...
Apr 12, 20154 minMeal Planning: How to Plan and Prepare Food for BackpackingMeal planning is an essential part of preparation for any backpacking trip. There are many ways you can plan and prepare your backcountry food. In this artic...
Apr 10, 20156 minPhysical Fitness and Backpacking: The Why, How, and What of Training for Your Next TripIf you’ve read our Learn Page, you know we feel it’s important that backpackers prepare physically for trips. You don’t have to be an Olympic athlete, or eve...
Apr 7, 20153 minWhere to Go Backpacking? Check out This List of Trip- and Route-Finding WebsitesWe have gotten some questions recently regarding where to go for backpacking trip ideas. The links below are some great resources for ideas and free pre-made...
Apr 3, 20155 minPhotography: Getting Started and Why My Camera is Always a Part of My Backpacking GearThis photograph of two mule deer was taken by Mark at Wind Cave National Park using a Canon EOS Rebel T6i DSLR Camera. Take a look at the Home Page to see so...
Apr 1, 20153 minRoute PlanningSo, you have your location picked out, you know what time of year you want to go, and you have a general sense of the area you want to backpack. But how do ...
Mar 13, 20153 minHow to Choose GearChoosing gear can be one of the most fun, but also the most stressful parts of backpacking. There are so many options for each gear item and it’s often hard...
