A day hike is considered a hike you can finish in a single day typically under 15 miles. If it involves you stoping to setup camp you are falling into the backpacking category. So what all do you need for a day hike? That will all depend on your terrain, length, and weather. No matter…
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Backpacking With Alcohol
While backpacking, there is nothing better than setting up camp, sitting beside the fire with a full belly, and sipping on some whiskey/bourbon. Depending on if you are watching your pack weight or just want a convenient way to carry your alcohol around there are some flask options out there. Standard Stanley Flask If you…
Best Backpacking Gear at Walmart
When you think of Walmart, I bet you wouldn’t think of good quality backpacking gear. While the majority of this is true, here are some great items for backpacking that are sold at Walmart. They are so good that I use these items on almost all of my trips. 1. Klymit Sleeping Pad Klymit has…
Best Fire Starters for Backpacking
I always carry some sort of fire starter when backpacking. It’s more of a peace of mind knowing I have a way to start a fire, no matter the situation. I almost always have a lighter or ferral rod. With that said, what if kindling is wet or you don’t have time to gather enough…
Best Wool Socks for Backpacking
You can have the best gear out there, but you will not make it far without having proper footwear when backpacking. In this case, we are talking socks and the best brands that I personally have and have used over again. Whether you are a fan of no show, crew, or high calf socks. The…