The first time I winter backpacked, I woke up convinced my nose had fallen off.
It was still attached. Barely. My water bottle was frozen solid. My boots felt like concrete bricks. And I lay there in the blue-dark silence…
You’re standing on a deserted hiking trail, mist swirling around your boots. Trees sway ominously in the distance. Then, you hear it. Slow, shuffling footsteps. A guttural, throaty groan. Zombies. But, you're a backpacker. You're basically zombie apocalypse ready. …
You know that incredible feeling of stepping into the woods, breathing deeply, and instantly feeling the stresses of daily life melt away? We do too! But with more people than ever discovering the magic of the outdoors, it’s up to…
Water is HEAVY! A gallon weighs over 8 pounds. It's often the heaviest thing in your pack when you're hiking or backpacking. When you're on an adventure that's longer than a day or two, you won't be able to carry…