Hiking Basics

Blister Prevention And Treatment For Hikers

July 12, 2022

No one is immune to blisters. Blisters often curse a hiking trip, even those trips that are just a few miles over flat terrain. During a hike, a small, tiny blister often grows into a swollen, painful menace—resulting in a miserable hiking trip as the hiker limps awkwardly home. However, blisters are preventable if you understand the conditions that cause them and they will heal faster if you know how to treat them properly. In the following article I begin by explaining what blisters are

How Much Water Should You Carry When You Go Hiking?

July 12, 2022

Water can really weigh you down if you carry too much of it when you don’t need to. I used to do this all of the time, first as a day hiker and then later as a backpacker. The main ways to carry and transport water are water bladders (Camelbak, Platypus) or water bottles (Nalgene, reuse bottle). There are hikers that swear by bladders, and others by water bottles. Some bring both. In the end, it’s all personal preference through experience. As a day hiker, I used to carry 3

Items You Need For Wilderness Survival

July 12, 2022

Surviving in the wild isn’t easy, and even though your most important tool you take with you is your knowledge, you will need a few tools. What I mean by “need” is the average person cannot survive properly without these essentials. Can you walk out and survive a few weeks in the woods without anything? Yes, maybe, but why take a chance? I have spent hundreds of hours in the wilderness and I love to pack light. Everything I carry is essential and even though I

Easy Meals You Can Make For A One-Night Camping Trip

July 12, 2022

For a one-night camping trip your time is valuable! It’s important to get as much star gazing, campfire conversations, and direct contact with nature as possible. As you plan your camping experience keep it in mind that you don’t need to spend your valuable star-gazing time creating a camping menu. You can create the menu fast, keep the flavor, and slow down to enjoy every moment of your camping experience. Here’s 10+ (11 to be exact) quick menu ideas that will leave your taste buds

Top 10 Things Beginner Hikers Forget!

July 12, 2022

The mountains! The back country! They are glorious….aren’t they? Perhaps you’ve heard of the fun, the inspiration, and even “the high” associated with hiking and now you’re planning on hitting the trails. Congratulations! Hiking truly does combine enjoyable physical activity, views that are often breathtaking, and that unique sense of inspiration that only nature can provide. It’s great you’re off to the hike! Just remember that like most new hobbies there are a few things of which beginners should take note. 10 THINGS BEGINNER HIKERS

How to Break in Hiking Boots

July 12, 2022

What does it mean to “break in hiking boots” and why it is so important? By putting it simply, wearing boots casually and breaking in the leather before heading out is referred to as “breaking in hiking boots.” In order to achieve your best fit, it is very important that you break in your hiking boots before a hike, which is also the case with any other piece of footwear. There are just three simple steps to break in your hiking boots: HOW TO BREAK IN YOUR HIKING

8 Bear Safety Tips That Are Easy To Apply

July 12, 2022

Maybe you’re an avid camper, hiker, mountain biker, or a rough-rider equestrian, or perhaps you’ve only recently heard the thrilling call of outdoor adventure. Regardless of which “camp” you fall into it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for the wildlife that inhabits the areas where you and friends/family will be adventuring. One particularly impressive specimen of this wildlife could be bears! Here’s a few bear safety tips that will keep you and yours safe and having fun: BEAR SAFETY TIP #1:

Best Dry Bags

July 12, 2022

A dry bag is something that can keep your precious things from getting wet. Dry bags provide greater protection from water and serve as a perfect storage for all sorts of hiking and camping needs. They are made from coated material that can be folded into a smaller form and stored in a rucksack pocket, perfectly ready to be pulled out when required. These bags are especially useful to store equipment and clothing that is already wet, and there is no provision for drying. Once

Best Fire Starter

July 12, 2022

Fire is your best friend in the wild. It can make water and food safe to consume, let you signal for help, and provide warmth. But the cold, wet, windy conditions that can cause hypothermia can also hamper fire building. That’s why you need a quality ferrocerium fire starter, or spark rod, to back up a lighter or matches. We cannot imagine life without fire. Fire is of utmost importance when out camping, hiking or backpacking. It can keep you warm, ward of animals, let

Hiking Basics

Blister Prevention And Treatment For Hikers