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Backpacking Gear That You Will Still LOVE in 2021

Posted on December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 by nocmanus

Looking back at 2020 it was obvious that a whole lot of people spent time outdoors. No matter if you were a seasoned backpacker or someone who started hiking for the first time, there was some awesome gear that may have been overlooked. We break down our favorite gear of 2020 and maybe gear you...

BEST BASE CAMP IN SEDONA TO GET YOUR HIKE ON

Posted on December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 by nocmanus

There is absolutely NO WAY you can see and do everything in the Sedona Arizona area without being there for awhile. There is just too much to see. Especially if you are an outdoor enthusiast and want to get your hike on. One of the best base camps we have found in the Sedona Area can be found in a...

When Should You Cache Water?

Posted on November 22, 2020November 22, 2020 by nocmanus

Often when we hit the trail for a overnight or multi day trip we plan how and where we will get water. Usually next to a creek or river maybe even a lake. For the majority of trips across the Country there is a water source of some kind. However, there are times when there is no water to be found...

How To Layer Your Clothes For Winter Hiking

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 by nocmanus

If you are like us, there is nothing better than getting outside in the Winter and feeling that cool brisk air. Not too mention the views are better and snow on the ground can be quite beautiful. But how to hike in it, let alone spend the night in it, can be a little challenging. How to stay warm...

The Footwear Dilemma

Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by nocmanus

One of the most common questions we get when people get interesting in hiking or backpacking is: what is the best boot or hiking shoe? Our answer is always the same. The one that doesn't give you blisters. That seems obvious, but you would be surprised at how much that is overlooked. So let's...

The Superior Hiking Trail

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020 by Alice Peters

The Superior Hiking Trail is a gem of a long-distance trail along 300+ miles Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. The claims to fame are too many to list. You will have world class views of the largest fresh-water lake on the planet. You will step your boots onto some of the world’s...

New To Backpacking?

Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020 by nocmanus

As new hikers or backpackers, it sometimes feels like we don’t know enough, aren’t fit enough, aren’t fast enough, or courageous enough to go long distance hiking. Most of us hope to throw our loaded packs into the car after work one day, hike off into the sunset, and not return to...

How To Pack Clothing For Colder Temps

Posted on September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by nocmanus

Weather can change pretty fast on the trail. As we found out backpacking in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in late August. In some parts of the County there is a very fine line between Summer and Fall. Usually when colder temps do arrive we are bewildered as to what clothing to pack. Warm during...

How To Set Your Tent Up In The Rain

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 by nocmanus

This is probably our number #1 question we get when we get ready to guide a trip. As a matter of fact, as I write this now, it's raining and we are guiding a trip. Usually the conversation goes: "I've broken my tent down in the rain, but I was going home anyway so it didn't matter". Or, "It was...

How To Beat The Heat of Summer

Posted on August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 by nocmanus

Anytime you plan a hike or backpacking trip in the Summer, it's gonna be hot at some point. Especially if there is no shade. Here are a few tips to help you go from a melty, sweaty pile of mush to ready for more hiking: Plan and Prepare: Avoid hiking during the heat of day, go for an early morning...