If you are an avid backpacker than you know that every single pound counts when packing and when it is just you and the wilderness for a couple of days, you want to bring as much as you can. But the truth of the matter is that you need to only bring the essentials that will keep you comfortable and s...

When the great outdoors calls your name, you faithfully and excitedly answer it's beckon for you to join the fun that only nature can provide. Sometimes, though, mother nature may be requesting your presence for a night, a week, or even a month. You may yearn to forgo the extra investment of finan...

Every person that has been hiking before knows that without a great pair of hiking boots, you are not going to get very far. Hiking boots might be the most important piece of hiking gear that you bring with you when you start that journey uphill on your next adventure as it protects your feet and the...

When you’ve hiked a hundred miles in scorching sun and sleety rain; when you’ve spent way too long fishing around in your pack because your pockets can’t hold your minimal EDC; when you’ve worn ten different pairs of pants until they had holes, you know what good hiking pants feel like. Every hike...

We all understand the importance of wearing a good pair of hiking boots when walking; however, sometimes we forget about hiking socks. These play a crucial part in protecting your feet and keeping them warm, dry, and reducing the risk of blisters. When it comes to choosing your hiking socks, ther...

Hiking and Backpacking are extreme physical sports but at the same time offer beautiful scenery while pushing your limits to accomplish a climb. If you were to talk to any avid backpackers or hikers they would all tell you the most important accessory in accomplishing a climb and enjoying the hike is...

The fleece jacket is a staple piece of apparel, which nearly every Backpacker or Outdoors enthusiast seems to own and love. Many of us go with our favorite brands or styles that tend to work best for the environment we spend the most time in. Although many of us prefer the most cost-effective option ...