Ever tried to get a weeks worth of food into a bear-proof canister? Try these ideas: * First, make sure ...

Following these tips increase the chances of having happy feet - a good thing when backpacking or hiking ...

I generally don't get too bugged by bugs when I'm backpacking or hiking but here are a couple of tips ...

Don't underestimate the pain and agony that having a small issue with your feet will cause when backpacking or hiking ...

Use a knife to flick away a bee's stinger - tweezers can pump more venom into the wound.Carry a Non-Steroidal ...

Move your tent every day to keep from compressing ground and depriving a single spot of light and air. Set ...

No telling what you might find here ...

So you are out on a nice backpacking (or hiking) trip and suddenly realize you don't know where you are.  ...

Bag ratings. Sleeping bags are "rated" to their lowest comfortable temperature. Keep in mind that "comfort" is a relative term, ...

When enjoying the great outdoors the weather can sometimes be a pain.  These two rules can help ...