We hope these tips help you stay lean, yet strong and healthy on your next long distance hike.
The air is thinner at higher altitudes because the atmospheric pressure is lower. Your body will initially have difficulty getting the oxygen it needs, and your performance will suffer. This…
Hikers often report feeling mentally and physically better when on a gluten-free or gluten-light diet while on the trail. However, gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, can…
Brushing your teeth in the wilderness is a different experience than standing in front of a bathroom sink with freely flowing tap water. We researched a few options for you…
Why not? Forget the rules while you are backpacking in the presence of the open sky. Muesli and granola cereal is fast to prepare, loaded with calories, and tastes great.…
Outdoor Herbivore reviews the Oboz Yellowstone II hiking boots on a day hike at Rock Jock trail in Linville Gorge. These lightweight hiking boots feature a waterproof (B-Dry) breathable membrane,…
Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is the edible seed from the quinoa plant, a plant related to spinach and chard. Although technically a seed, it is generally classified as a grain since…
The moon has no light of its own. The light seen from the moon is a reflection of the sun. The shape of the reflected light varies as the Earth…
Organic dried fruits are not only delicious to munch on while backpacking but have many health benefits as well. For instance, the phenols in the skin of an apple provide…
No cotton. Cotton absorbs perspiration and does not dry quickly. It also takes up too much space and weight for packing. A better option is organic cotton blended with faster-drying natural fabrics, such as Tencel (lyocell) or Bamboo. Tencel is…