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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There’s no better feeling than packing all the supplies you’ll need for the next few days onto your back, carrying it with you through forests, over mountains and alongside rushing rivers, and camping in an area that’s truly off the…
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Planning ahead is crucial to, not only the enjoyment but the safety of your next backcountry adventure. Get our tips for better planning that lead to better times in the great outdoors.
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I was bright-eyed and under informed. Somehow, “planning” on the internet didn’t quite ready me for some of the struggles I faced. As it turns out, long days putting one foot in front of the other is a great opportunity for reflection.
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Spring is here, and with it, the camping pre-season. What better way to stay inspired as we bide our time than to pull our camping gear out of hibernation and start making plans for future outdoor adventures? It’s still a…
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Usually we use our time here to tell you how, when, and where to get outside. The underlying theme of every piece we publish is “go outside, its great out there!” Unfortunately, given the coronavirus situation, we would be irresponsible…
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Winter can be the perfect season to seek solitude along some of your favorite, more crowded trails or peaks. Together, let’s dig into some winter camping myths that are keeping you and your buds from sleeping on the snow.
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From Antarctica to the Arctic Circle, and Norway to South Africa, these are winter camping tips learned from experiencing a truly global winter.
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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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Sleeping under the stars doesn’t have to be a grand adventure, and sometimes just getting away is what you need to recharge. Here are tips for taking a quick microadventure on a weeknight, and still making it into the office the next day.
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With a little planning and a few comfort-enhancing tricks, shoulder-season can be the perfect time of year for an adventure. Check out these pro tips and get inspired to stretch your season.
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Nervous or have any fears about making the leap into the wild world of backpacking? Get a backcountry 101 course as Dream Teamer Morgan Martinez gives us her tip on an intro to backpacking.
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