Bee Better

February 12

After thoughtful consideration, we’ve decided to discontinue Bee Good Couscous for 2017. This product contains bee pollen, which comes from the pollen of plants collected by honeybees. Honeybees have been dying…

Turmeric + Ginger + Cranberry: A Powerful Fusion

January 23

Food calories equate to more than energy, some contain powerful healing properties. Here we highlight three such foods: 1. Turmeric Turmeric contains curcumin, which is notable for its ability to…

International Travel: Backpacking Gear and U.S. Customs

January 1

If you are planning to travel to the United States to go backpacking, you might be wondering what items you can bring with you. We'll cover what backpacking gear is…

Planning Your Backpacking Meals

December 13

Planning a backpacking trip and not sure what to eat? Find the best backpacking food to sustain you with these tips.

Turkey Talk and Thanking a Vegetarian this Thanksgiving

November 19

When Wild Turkey numbers dwindled in the twentieth century from hunting and habitat loss, various states, such as California, adopted programs to reintroduce them. These programs have saved them from…

Free Shipping Now in the U.S.

November 10

Backpacking slows down in November and December in the U.S. as society shifts its focus to consumerism and holiday gatherings. While the roads, airports, and stores confine with people, the trails…

10 Steps to Restful Sleep Backpacking in the Backcountry

November 5

Getting good sleep in the backcountry can be challenging, and a lousy night of rest does not make hiking enjoyable the next day. Here are a few tips to help…

Hiking with Venomous Snakes

August 7

Have you ever gone hiking with an edgy friend who is always on the lookout for snakes on the sides of the trail? When discussing your previous weekend backpacking trip…

Why Ginger is an Important Spice for Wilderness Travel

July 21

Ginger is a pungent rhizome (underground part of the stem) of the tropical herbaceous plant Zingiber officinale botanically related to turmeric. Like turmeric, ginger contains many active beneficial constituents. While ginger is…

Harmless or Deadly? How to Identify Common Spiders

April 22

Find a giant furry spider nestled in your backpacking gear? It is Spring and spiders are coming out of hiding to eat and breed. Before you dig out your backpacking gear…