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by SleepHelp.org, trusted sleep resources. Camping is a fun way to enjoy nature, but trouble sleeping sometimes accompanies it. When you’re camping, you’re not only away from your home routine, you’re in a totally different environment: the great outdoors. When tent camping, the luxuries that are part of normal, everyday life are suddenly gone. You’re cut off from the electricity you normally rely on to provide lighting. It’s no longer possible to control the temperature with

by 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 after a while. And backpacking nutrition can become even trickier if you have dietary restrictions. So, what kind of options are out there for people who want some unconventional meals? If you can identify with the notional backpacking struggle, this collection is for you. Outdoor Herbivore Why they’re great: Outdoor Her

Nine 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 hole in the Tonto National Forest near Payson, AZ. To all of us backpackers out there, this is a somber reminder of the serious risks posed by flash flooding in the backcountry. You must be aware of this risk - and how to avoid it - when backpacking. Most of the US National Parks are very vocal about flash flood risks. You

Top 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 road signs and cell phone reception for Google Maps, which is right where you want to be. So, you should know how to find your way back home without technology. 2. Find and purify water in the backcountry A human being can only survive about 3 days or less. This means water is always a top priority. Know how to find it, filt