Earlier this summer, my wife and I decided to go on a lavish camping trip in Vermont. We enjoy backpacking and roughing it, but this trip was to be a little different. I didn’t want to sacrifice anything in terms… Read More »Here’s what happened when I bought a 12-person tent for my wife and I
I believe camping and backpacking are two pretty distinct things. I also find that, for me at least, “roughing it” is only a must when you’re backpacking. Camping can be as sparse or as lavish as you feel, and I… Read More »Coleman Skylodge Tent Review: Spacious, Breathable, and Worth it
I’ll get right to the answer on this one before going into detail: no, you really don’t need strong arms for backpacking, although they do help a lot. Strength doesn’t play a huge role in backpacking unless the trail demands… Read More »Do you need strong arms for backpacking?
Hammock camping is a popular and efficient way to sleep outside. Your gear is lighter, setup is quicker, and in some situations, hammock camping has fewer effects on the environment than tent camping. But, just because this style of camping… Read More »Don’t make these two hammock camping mistakes (I made them, it sucked)
Planning your next hiking or backpacking trip? Searching through the National Parks App or other hiking apps will open your eyes to some fantastic trails- many of them 40+ miles long. That’ll likely leave you wondering how many miles you… Read More »How Many Miles Can I Hike in a Day?
When you look up “camping” on Pinterest, you typically see a bunch of aesthetically pleasing domed tents and sleeping bags, with a campfire nearby. But camping in a tent is not the only way to camp, and it might not… Read More »Hammock Camping: Everything You Need to Know
Most of us have heard of it in the outdoor world, but what is scrambling? This guide aims to provide the definitions and concepts you need to understand what someone means when they say “Class 3 scrambling”. The Definition of… Read More »What is Scrambling?
Bear canisters are the top choice of backpackers, hunters, and park rangers when it comes to food storage in bear country. If there’s no metal food locker around, a bear canister is what you need. This guide will cover bear… Read More »Bear canisters: everything you need to know
Planning a visit to Colorado’s RMNP soon? There tons of things on your list- where to stay, where to hike, what to bring, etc. One of those things, for most people, is the likelihood of running into animals that are… Read More »Bears in Rocky Mountain National Park? What You Need to Know
On the far outside, these two terms don’t seem to have that much that separates them. But, once you start learning about outdoor pursuits and trying to choose trails for your next trip, the differences between backpacking and mountaineering become… Read More »Backpacking vs mountaineering: what’s the difference?