Tips on how to go backpacking in the wilderness, including backpacking with kids, going ultralight, and choosing the right gear.
When I started backpacking as a kid, it was common for backpackers to carry around 40 or even 50lbs worth of gear on their backs. Then the ultralight backpacking revolution began in the early 90s. Manufacturers began making better quality, lighter gear. Now, ultralight backpacking has become an obsession with hikers trying to get their […]
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As a mom who goes wild camping in remote areas with my young daughter, I take my backpacking first aid kit seriously. Injuries like sprains and fractures are very common in the backcountry. Even minor first aid issues like diarrhea or a nasty blister can completely ruin your trip.
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For a long time, I got by without using a windscreen for my canister stove. If it was particularly windy, I would just make sure to set up the stove next to a tree stump or boulder to block the wind.
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It’s no secret that I don’t like most freeze-dried backpacking meals. Virtually all of those freeze-dried meals for backpacking are lacking nutrients, have small portion sizes, and are very overpriced.
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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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