Whether it’s for your phone, GPS tracker, camera, or headlamps, you are probably going to need some power during your backpacking trip. A backpacking power bank is simplest way to make sure your devices don’t die on you.
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While there is a learning curve, camping in snow isn’t that difficult so long as you have proper warm gear. The same can’t be said for wet conditions though. The moment you get wet, your body starts to lose heat because of evaporative cooling. To make things worse, some gear loses its insulating properties when
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I recently found out about a new hiking carrier called Trail Magik. Even though the design is really simple, it’s very different than other hiking carriers for kids – and solves the problem of backpacking with toddlers and little walkers.
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Hiking with preschool-aged kids and bigger kids can be a challenge. On one hand, they should be able to hike alongside you. But kids also suddenly get tired, cranky and refuse to hike another step (bribing with gummy bears only works to a point!). And let’s not forget about hiking with kids with disabilities or
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Dutch oven camp cooking isn’t worth it for everyone. If you have to walk into camp or are backpacking, you can forget about it. Likewise, don’t bother with a Dutch oven if you will be away from camp all day or are impatient. But, for those who love slow-cooked food and enjoy the art of
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As a general rule, backpackers need 16 to 25 calories per pound of body weight when hiking. This breaks down to 2,500 to 3,500 calories of food per day for a healthy adult. However, depending on factors like temperature, pack weight, and hike difficulty, a backpacker might need fewer or more calories.
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