Over the years, I’ve camped in the rain many times (and written tips on how to camp in the rain here). However, camping in a thunderstorm is a completely different story. On one backpacking trip, it even HAILED for a period!
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While those pouches of freeze-dried backpacking food do make meal planning easier, I personally never buy them. Why? Because there are already so many backpacking foods that you can find in the supermarket.
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For me, eating a delicious meal while I enjoy the view of a glacier lake or stunning vista is one of the best parts of backpacking. But figuring out what backpacking food to bring can be confusing – and bringing the wrong backpacking food can mean you end up hungry or with a very heavy
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When you’ve got a baby, it can be really difficult to get outdoors – especially when you can’t find the right gear for your baby. So, I’m thrilled that manufacturers are finally making outdoor gear for babies. This includes the BabyDeeDee sleeping bag for babies.
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The sun can be your worst enemy when doing certain outdoor activities – like hiking at high altitudes or cycling in summertime. Obviously, you take precautions like wearing sunscreen, a brimmed hat, and a long-sleeved UV sun shirt. But one places that often gets overlooked – and very burnt – are the hands.
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Worried about your phone, GPS or headlamp dying on you while camping or backpacking? There are 6 main options for keeping your devices charged. I’ll go over them here, including their pros and cons.
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