No one ever wants to be sick, especially during a backpacking trip. With a myriad of viruses out there, here are a few tips for keeping your immune system going…
As the temperatures warm up and backpackers begin sorting and reorganizing gear, they often find a few expired meals or trail snacks. Consequently, this is the time of year we…
Most outdoor activities can be done year-round with the proper choice of clothing. Here we'll discuss the best clothing to wear when backpacking or cycling, fabrics that wick away moisture,…
Trekking season is ramping up in Australia, and a common question we get from customers is, "What vegetarian backpacking meals do you suggest for the outback?" To make food planning…
No matter where you live, disaster and severe weather can strike, resulting in blackouts and contaminated drinking water. Hygiene needs are a primary concern after disaster events like hurricanes, tornadoes,…
Looking for a hot and healthy breakfast dish to take on your next backpacking trip that offers protein without cholesterol? Sunrise Tofu Scramble Cal: 260 kcal (1088 kJ) Fat: 9g Sodium: 590mg Carbs: 25g …
After exerting all that energy to carry the weight of your food on your back, the last thing you want to do is to lose valuable calories by eating carelessly.…
34% of the world's population lives within 330 vertical feet (100 meters) of sea level Chances are, you live in a part of the country that is lower in elevation,…
You might wonder why humans would ever decide to eat mushrooms. After all, mushrooms are a fungus, and many varieties are toxic. Unlike plants, mushrooms lack chlorophyll and do not…
Insect repellent should do what it says – repel insects. That includes all the blood-sucking carnivores that frequent us in the outdoors, including mosquitoes, black flies, no-see-ums, fleas, midges, ticks,…