This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Now you know enough to get into some gear and get out on some trips. Take it slow, learn as you go and hike with people that know more than you. You’ll be exploring beautiful remote… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Time to Hike!
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need middle layers? On top of your base layers you’ll have midlayers, often called insulation layers. This is where you can set your temperature, keep warm, and continue wicking moisture. Middle layers can… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Midlayers
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a First Aid Kit? When you’re out hiking, you might be hours away from help. You are your own first aid when you’re in the backcountry. Small cuts and sprains… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: First Aid Kit
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a coffee maker? I don’t go far without my Aeropress coffee maker but it’s big to bring on the trail. I like the Starbucks instant coffee packets the best. Easy and fast… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Coffee Maker
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a hat? Hats aren’t required but they are nice to have in the sun or the rain. I’ve always got one kind of hat or another in my pack. A toque for… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Hat
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Every time we head out for a hike (even just for a few hours) we need to do a few things first. Make a plan Asking a few questions every time you go hiking… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Hiking Safety
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a backpack? Backpacking is all about what you can carry in your backpack. It’s how you can carry a tent, sleeping bag, clothes and cooking gear at the same time.… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Backpack
Drones are getting smaller and more powerful by the day. Most of them are still complicated and expensive. Flying $1000 off into the trees isn’t much fun. It would be nice if someone could make drone flying so easy anyone can do it. Zero Zero… Read More »HoverAir X1 Drone Review
GoPro 8, 9, and 10 (and soon to be 11). What do the features mean and which one is best?
Chairs are an essential part of camping. Standing or sitting on the ground gets old real quick. There are tons of them out there. Some crazy expensive, some cheap. We researched dozens and tested 8 of the best we could find. Here are the results.… Read More »Best Camp Chairs of 2023