Trail Journal

hiking hygiene

5 tips for maintaining your hygiene while backpacking

You can't backpack without getting dirty, and oftentimes all it takes a few steps on a dusty trail. Even so, that doesn't (and perhaps shouldn't) come at the expense of...

5 tips for maintaining your hygiene while backpacking

You can't backpack without getting dirty, and oftentimes all it takes a few steps on a dusty trail. Even so, that doesn't (and perhaps shouldn't) come at the expense of...

cowboy camping under the stars

What is cowboy camping? A guide for the uninitiated

Venturing into the great outdoors offers a myriad of camping styles, each providing a unique connection to nature. Among these, "cowboy camping" stands out as a minimalist and immersive experience,...

What is cowboy camping? A guide for the uninitiated

Venturing into the great outdoors offers a myriad of camping styles, each providing a unique connection to nature. Among these, "cowboy camping" stands out as a minimalist and immersive experience,...

backpacking cooking

7 DIY backpacking meals to make trail eating easy

On a backpacking trip, nourishing meals is essential for sustaining both energy and enthusiasm. While convenience is key, preparing easy and delicious backpacking meals yourself is not only cost-effective, but it...

7 DIY backpacking meals to make trail eating easy

On a backpacking trip, nourishing meals is essential for sustaining both energy and enthusiasm. While convenience is key, preparing easy and delicious backpacking meals yourself is not only cost-effective, but it...

backpacking big three

What are the big three of backpacking? A breakdown

Heading out on a wilderness backpacking trip involves meticulous planning, and one key aspect that often takes center stage is what's know as the big three. These three components — backpack, sleep system,...

What are the big three of backpacking? A breakdown

Heading out on a wilderness backpacking trip involves meticulous planning, and one key aspect that often takes center stage is what's know as the big three. These three components — backpack, sleep system,...

misty hiking trail

A look at the most dangerous aspects of backpacking

Backpacking brings you face to face with the raw beauty of nature. However, beneath the serene landscapes and trails lie inherent dangers that demand respect, preparation, and a keen awareness. In...

A look at the most dangerous aspects of backpacking

Backpacking brings you face to face with the raw beauty of nature. However, beneath the serene landscapes and trails lie inherent dangers that demand respect, preparation, and a keen awareness. In...

grizzly bear hiking backpacking

Bears? Snakes? A look at the most dangerous animals to backpackers

Heading out into the great outdoors for a hiking, backpacking or camping trip always introduces the possibility of encounters with wildlife. While most animals prefer to avoid human contact, some situations can be potentially...

Bears? Snakes? A look at the most dangerous animals to backpackers

Heading out into the great outdoors for a hiking, backpacking or camping trip always introduces the possibility of encounters with wildlife. While most animals prefer to avoid human contact, some situations can be potentially...