Backpacking is not so much about the miles–or even where you go–as it is about taking responsibility for the journey. These tips will help a beginner backpacker, or those leading beginners, create a positive and rewarding backpacking experience.
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Camping and hiking with a dog can be a wonderful experience. Done well, sharing outdoor experiences with your canine companion benefits their well-being and deepens your bond. Still, it can feel overwhelming at first figuring out what to bring, where…
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The plan involved lots of water, sand and kayaks. One week in March, some close friends and I visited the beautiful Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington for a week of new experiences. Only a few people in our…
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At this point, most people in the outdoor community have heard about thru-hiking. Yet its companion activity, section hiking, doesn’t quite enjoy the same popularity. As a burgeoning—if not fully burgeoned at this point—gap year activity, retirement plan or quit-your-job…
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Move over Sprinter vans, there’s a new gang in town. Take a look at these tips below to maximize your car for tent-free weekend adventures.
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Have you ever been traveling amidst stunning natural beauty, unable to appreciate it because you are freezing and drenched? No? You should try and keep it that way. If you follow these five tips to regulate your temperature and stay…
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When we set out developing the Saros™ sleeping bag we aimed to boost our Trek & Travel series with the best synthetic sleeping bag possible. Our Trek & Travel category is about versatility, and the Saros embodies the category. The…
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What is the Summer Dream Team and what’s the point? Well its in the name, but I suppose that can be misleading. This is not a team of peerless athletes and artists at peak performance achieving mind-boggling objectives. Rather, this…
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Summer is here! And you know what that means … evening swims in alpine lakes, dusty trails for miles and long days in the backcountry. But have you dialed in your backcountry summer sleep system yet? Or are you still…
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As you prepare for a bike-camping trip it’s important to consider your gear. Not just your bike and apparel, but your camping gear and, perhaps most importantly, your sleep system.
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Here we walk you through what we mean when we talk about sleep systems, and how to build the right system for you.
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After months of planning and preparation, the big backpacking trip is finally here. You go through the mental checklist, making sure you have every essential item for your hike. After the check is complete, you shoulder your pack. After a…
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