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 […]
After 15+ years of backpacking with my daughters across multiple continents—from the Albanian Alps to the trails of Eastern Europe—I’ve learned that choosing the right backpacking stove can make or break your outdoor cooking experience. Unless you’re content munching on Snickers and GORP for days, you’ll need a reliable way to heat your meals on
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I pride myself on being someone who prepares for everything. I’m always imagining worst-case scenarios and how I’d deal with them (it actually drives my husband crazy because I’m so “pessimistic”). Still, I wasn’t fully prepared the first time I got sick while camping. I’m not talking about a bit of the sniffles. I was
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Making a campfire (or what I like to call caveman television) is by far one of the most fun parts of camping. It’s also a really important survival skill to know in case you ever need to signal for help, dry wet clothing or purify water. Here’s what you need to know to make a
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After over a decade of family camping adventures across national parks and backcountry trails, I’ve witnessed countless camping disasters that could have been easily avoided. From electronics disrupting wildlife to dangerous fire accelerants causing evacuation scares, these experiences taught me valuable lessons about what not to pack. While there are plenty of lists of what
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How Much GORP to Bring Backpacking? After countless backpacking trips with my daughter over the past 10 years – from beginner-friendly day hikes to multi-day wilderness adventures – I’ve learned that getting your GORP portions right can make or break your trail experience. Too little, and you’ll be dreaming of gas station snacks by day
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