The reasons that people love backpacking are different for everyone. A backpacking trip is a way to get away from it all and unplug from the modern world, a sort of digital detox. A way to escape from the infectious nature of social media and a healthy way to reconnect with the natural world around

Sawyer personal water filters are great companions for hiking, backpacking, camping, traveling, and emergency preparation. The Sawyer line of water filters gives you more than a few ways to access clean drinking water. They are simple to use, lightweight, and reliable when you’re in the backcountry. The Sayer Mini and the Sawyer Squeeze are two

Have you ever bought a lottery ticket and before you get back to your car you’ve already planned on how you’re going to spend your new found fortune? Getting your hands on a new backpack brings similar dreams, minus the riches. As soon as you get the backpack into your car, you’ve planned out your

Having fresh water at your disposal is a modern-day luxury that we all take for granted, it’s something that we rarely have to put much thought or effort into. It’s as simple as turning on the faucet and filling up your cup or water bottle and continuing with your day, hydrated and happy. When you’re

During a backpacking, camping, or climbing trip, setting up a tent can seem like a real pain in the ass. You have most likely found yourself wondering why the heck you keep fighting with a tent and everything that comes with it. Lucky for you there is another option, the bivy sack. A bivy sack

These days getting outdoors feels like it’s getting harder and harder. We live in a connected world and staying inside has never been easier or more entertaining. There are dames at our fingertips, movies one click away, and digital distractions around every corner. The passion for enjoying the outdoors starts at a young age, the

Being lost in the woods with no food is a nightmare scenario that brings up a smorgasbord of negative emotions. If you know where to look and what to look for the feeling of doom fades away into a challenge to survive off the land. A large part of enjoying the outdoors is the confidence

Most people feel like they should be drinking more water. Some health experts say we need eight eight-ounce glasses each day, known as the 8 by 8 rule (about two liters total). Others say even more would be better, but the consensus seems to be that most people aren’t drinking enough. Not only does drinking

If you’ve spent any time in the outdoors you have inevitably had to pull off to the side of the trail and dig for your water bottle to get a small drink of water. The constant stops to take off your backpack and get a sip of water get old after a few miles. Believe

Backpacking and comfort are not synonymous. People head out on a backpacking trip to get out of their comfort zone and closer to nature. While that’s a romantic notion, the real challenge is finding the perfect balance of comfort and discomfort. You spend roughly 33% of your time backpacking inside your tent, so finding a