Trail Journal
3 reasons every backpacker needs a good trowel
When hitting the trail for an extended hike, every ounce in your backpack counts. But there's one lightweight tool that no backpacker should leave behind: a backpacking trowel. Often overlooked...
3 reasons every backpacker needs a good trowel
When hitting the trail for an extended hike, every ounce in your backpack counts. But there's one lightweight tool that no backpacker should leave behind: a backpacking trowel. Often overlooked...
Follow these 7 steps to treat tick bites
Whenever you put yourself in nature, where it's hiking or backpacking or camping, an occasional encounter with ticks is inevitable. While prevention is key, knowing how to treat tick bites promptly...
Follow these 7 steps to treat tick bites
Whenever you put yourself in nature, where it's hiking or backpacking or camping, an occasional encounter with ticks is inevitable. While prevention is key, knowing how to treat tick bites promptly...
The top 7 dangers you will face when hiking
While most hikes, no matter the distance, are relatively safe, there's always the chance something could go wrong, resulting in a life or death situation. That's why it's crucial to be...
The top 7 dangers you will face when hiking
While most hikes, no matter the distance, are relatively safe, there's always the chance something could go wrong, resulting in a life or death situation. That's why it's crucial to be...
What hikers should do during a mountain lion encounter
Hiking or backpacking in the wilderness can get scary real quick when you encounter wildlife, especially when it's a mountain lion. While such encounters are rare, knowing how to react is crucial...
What hikers should do during a mountain lion encounter
Hiking or backpacking in the wilderness can get scary real quick when you encounter wildlife, especially when it's a mountain lion. While such encounters are rare, knowing how to react is crucial...
Follow these tips to prevent blisters on long-distance hikes
A long-distance hike or backpacking trip always carry with it the threat of blisters, which can quickly turn your experience sour. Blisters, caused by friction and moisture, can lead to discomfort and, if left unaddressed,...
Follow these tips to prevent blisters on long-distance hikes
A long-distance hike or backpacking trip always carry with it the threat of blisters, which can quickly turn your experience sour. Blisters, caused by friction and moisture, can lead to discomfort and, if left unaddressed,...
How to stay cool and safe while hiking in the summer heat
Hiking under the scorching sun can be a miserable experience without the proper preparation and gear. As the heat rise, it's crucial to help regulate your body temperature and mitigate the risks of heat-related issues...
How to stay cool and safe while hiking in the summer heat
Hiking under the scorching sun can be a miserable experience without the proper preparation and gear. As the heat rise, it's crucial to help regulate your body temperature and mitigate the risks of heat-related issues...