Trail Journal

How to survive a venomous snakebite
A snakebite, though uncommon, can be a distressing and potentially dangerous situations for hikers or backpackers, especially if a venomous snake (such as a rattlesnake) is involved. Knowing how to respond...
How to survive a venomous snakebite
A snakebite, though uncommon, can be a distressing and potentially dangerous situations for hikers or backpackers, especially if a venomous snake (such as a rattlesnake) is involved. Knowing how to respond...

Here's the best way to prevent tick bites while hiking
As you gear up to hit the trail, the potential threat of tick bites looms in wooded areas, grassy landscapes, and trails. Ticks, tiny arachnids that feed on blood, can...
Here's the best way to prevent tick bites while hiking
As you gear up to hit the trail, the potential threat of tick bites looms in wooded areas, grassy landscapes, and trails. Ticks, tiny arachnids that feed on blood, can...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...