Preventing Altitude Sickness when Hiking at High Altitudes

September 8

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…

Gluten-Free Backpacking Food List for Your Next Adventure

August 31

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 Teeth Outdoors

August 25

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…

Cold Cereal as a Simple and Cheap Backpacking Meal

August 20

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.…

Oboz Yellowstone II review

August 19

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,…

What is so great about Quinoa?

August 11

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…

Directional Navigation Using the Moon

August 10

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…

Clothing to Wear for Backpacking

July 28

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…

SteriPEN review

July 26

A review of UV Water Sterilization using the SteriPEN Journey Collecting water from a nearby river, stream or spring can often mean the water is contaminated with a host of…

Backpacking as a Vegetarian or Vegan: Packing Tips for a Successful Hike

July 22

Can I maintain my vegetarian/vegan diet on a thru-hike? This question is a common one that we get from backpackers planning a thru-hike. Some think a vegan won't be able…