This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need hiking boots? Hiking boots are one of the most important pieces of your kit. Without some sort of footwear, you won’t be hiking anywhere. Your footwear protect your feet and… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Hiking Boots
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a tarp? Tarps can be used for 2 separate things when backpacking. Some people just use them to cover a common area for cooking and building your tent. Using it like this… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Tarp
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a multi-tool? Part of the 10 Essentials, a knife or multi-tool can help in emergencies. A Swiss Army Knife is a perfect example of this. It can help cut paracord, get a… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Multi-tool or Knife
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. All the best hiking gear in the world doesn’t help if you forget it at home. A hiking gear checklist can help organize what you are taking on your trip, how much it will cost, how… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Hiking Gear Checklist
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a water bottle? On day hikes and multi-day adventures, you’ll need a water bottle. Humans can survive without food for longer than we can go without water. It doesn’t need… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Water Bottle
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Time to get onto the food portion of this guide. You need to eat, right? Cooking is an activity that you probably don’t need on day-hikes. Throw a sandwich and granola bar in your pack and… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Cooking Gear
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a repair kit? Stuff happens. Gear can wear out on the trail or accidents can happen that breaks gear. A repair kit is like your first aid kit but for gear. List… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Repair Kit
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 a water bladder? A water bladder is a plastic bag of water that sits in your backpack with a tube that hangs over your shoulder. Whenever you need a drink… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Water Bladder
This post is part of the Backpacking Gear for Beginners course. Why do you need a stove? There are 2 ‘camps’ when it comes to bringing a stove or not hiking. Some like hot meals that a stove can make, others prefer the simplicity of cold-soaked or… Read More »Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Camp Stove