Bear Spray Alternatives
Going into bear country and looking for an alternative to bear spray? Here’s what you need to know about when it’s okay to use a bear spray alternative and what the best options are.
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When Can Kids Start Carrying their Own Backpack When Hiking?
Hiking with kids means that you have a lot of extra things to carry (including carrying your kids sometimes!). You are probably eager for your kids to start carrying their own backpack on hikes. While there is always someone with a story about how their three-year old carried their own pack on a 5 mile
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How to Keep Bears Away from Campsite: 9 Rules to Stay Safe
Whenever going camping in bear country, you need to follow some basic safety rules. These rules help ensure that bears don’t come to your campsite looking for food.
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How to Safely Remove a Leech: What Actually Works
Of all the bloodsucking parasites, leeches are probably my least favorite. You’ve got to touch their weird slimy bodies to detach them and there’s usually a lot of blood involved. But, because a lot of the waters I swim in while camping often have leeches, removing leeches is something I’ve learned to deal with.
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Dehydrator Black Bean Enchilada Filling for Tortillas (Cold Soak Backpacking Meal)
I have a lot of favorite dehydrate meals for backpacking. But sometimes I just dehydrate whatever leftover food is in the fridge and take it backpacking. In this case, I had some black beans and corn in homemade enchilada sauce. It rehydrated into a delicious spread that I put on tortillas for lunch while hiking.
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Is It Okay to Wear Cotton When Hiking?
Don’t want to shell out $50 for a Merino wool shirt and another $100 for special hiking pants? Before you decide to wear your everyday clothes hiking, here is what you need to know about why “cotton kills” and when it is actually okay to wear cotton hiking.
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