Aside from the fact that it is cheap, one of the reasons I love my Sawyer Mini filter is because it has a very long lifespan. But don’t expect the Sawyer Mini to last as long as advertised. Here’s how long the Sawyer Mini really lasts.
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You’ve armed yourself with a canister of bear spray. You’ll be safe if you have an encounter with a bear, right? A lot of people – including experienced hikers and campers – make these common mistakes with bear spray.
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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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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
When Can Kids Start Carrying their Own Backpack When Hiking? Read More »
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.
How to Keep Bears Away from Campsite: 9 Rules to Stay Safe Read More »
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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