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If you are like us, there is nothing better than getting outside in the Winter and feeling that cool brisk ...

One of the most common questions we get when people get interesting in hiking or backpacking is: what is the ...

Weather can change pretty fast on the trail. As we found out backpacking in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in ...

The alcohol stove is really a great option for lightweight backpackers and has many advantages over other cook systems, but ...

Us backpackers are always looking for a good gear deal. Events like the REI Garage Sale are always popular with ...

The biggest question we ask ourselves when packing gear for a backpacking trip is "how to lighten the load"? With ...

The most important ingredient for Winter Hiking is to wear layers that will keep you both warm AND dry. That ...

Anytime you start buying backpacking or even camping gear. You should ask yourself THREE questions: Where are you going? How ...

There are literally hundreds of sleeping bags for backpacking to choose from. Moreover it's probably one of the hardest choices ...

One of the drawbacks from getting older is that my eyesight just isn’t the same anymore. I have fought over ...