backpacking meal ideas

29 Lightweight Backpacking Meal Ideas (No-Cook and Cold-Soak Options)

Planning meals for your next backpacking trip doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. After years of testing different meal strategies on the trail with my family, I’ve learned that the best backpacking meals are lightweight, calorie-dense, and actually enjoyable to eat after a long day of hiking. In this guide, I’m sharing 29 backpacking […]

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bear spray guide

Bear Spray 101: Best Brands, How to Use, Most Effective Way to Carry, Common Mistakes and More

The risk of a bear attack while outdoors is incredibly low. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t practice bear safety tactics when in bear country, one of which is carrying bear spray. There are a lot of misconceptions around bear spray though, and also a lot of mistakes which can result in injuries. After years

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how to make a fire in the rain

How to Make a Fire in the Rain

Knowing how to make a fire in the rain is one of my favorite camping skills – and honestly, one of the most rewarding. There’s something incredibly satisfying about getting a fire going in a downpour when everyone else has given up. It makes rainy camping trips actually enjoyable instead of miserable, and yeah, it’ll

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