There’s nothing more special than introducing your baby to live in the great outdoors by taking your little one camping. But the logistics of keeping your baby happy and safe while camping can be daunting, especially for new parents. It’s not impossible, though. Camping with a baby will require bringing extra stuff with you to … Read more
A clean source of water is an absolute necessity when camping. Some weekend campers simply bring several gallons of clean water with them in the car, but more hardcore campers need to be resourceful and utilize a source of water, like a running stream, for hydration and cooking. But in order to ensure there are … Read more
Organizing your first-ever thru-hike and feeling overwhelmed with everything you need to do? You’re not alone. Undertaking a thru-hike is both an exciting and daunting task, particularly if you’re setting out on your first cross-country adventure. We know how difficult it can be to efficiently plan and complete a thru-hike, so we’ve created this guide … Read more
Wondering how to pick the perfect campsite for your next camping trip? We’re here to help. We know how challenging it can be to determine where to camp when you’re in the mountains. So, we put together this list of 11 tips and tricks for campsite selection to get you started. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Camping with the whole family is a great way to get outside and make some memories that last a lifetime. But for younger children, the idea of living and sleeping outside, even if it’s in a tent, can be scary since it’s a new concept. So, what are the best ways to get your kids … Read more
Measuring 3,100 miles in length, the Continental Divide Trail is one of the longest thru-hiking trails that’s part of, what’s known as, the triple crown, joining the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail. The Continental Divide Trail crosses the United States (along the Continental Divide) through five states; Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. … Read more
The Pacific Crest Trail is a glorious, 2,650-mile trail that stretches across three states from Mexico to Canada. The PCT, as it’s lovingly referred to, is the second-longest trail system in the country and can take anywhere from four to six months to complete if you’re tackling the whole thing. The fittest of hikers can … Read more
When it comes to recreation and finances, camping is a bit of a conundrum. On one hand, sleeping outside in a tent and cooking your own food over a fire pit should be drastically less expensive than traveling to a city, staying in a hotel, and eating out. And for the most part, that’s true. … Read more
The North Country National Scenic Trail is 4,600 miles long, stretching across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont. What makes this trail so special is that it can easily be broken up into day hikes no matter which of those eight states you’re in, but it’s also a very challenging, yet doable long-distance hike. … Read more
Sick of carrying a heavy pack on your camping trips? We know how you feel. After years of lugging around an unnecessarily heavy hiking backpack, we’ve taken the leap into the world of lightweight camping, and we want to help you do the same thing. However, packing light on a camping trip doesn’t have to … Read more