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Category: Gear

Best Budget Backpacking Meals: Affordable Grocery Store Finds

Posted on November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 by Mark Berry

When I first started backpacking, I spent way too much on those freeze-dried, pre-packaged meals that cost $8-12 per serving. Sure, they’re convenient, but the price tag adds up fast, especially if you’re hitting the trail often or even on a multi-day trip. Over time, I realized I could get the same convenience—and, surprisingly, even…

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Should You Carry a Gun Backpacking? Best Lightweight Options

Posted on November 12, 2024November 11, 2024 by Mark Berry

Let me start by saying I am a gun owner and carry a gun in my day to day life. With that being said when i’m planning a backpacking trip a gun is last on my list of items to pack. All my years of hiking and backpacking the idea of encountering a dangerous animal…

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Best Portable Stoves For Backpacking in 2025

Posted on June 27, 2023November 11, 2024 by Mark Berry

A backpacking stove is an essential piece of equipment for any overnight outdoor adventure. While it may seem like an unnecessary luxury to some, having a backpacking stove allows you to cook hot meals and boil water for drinking or sanitation purposes, even in remote locations where there may be no other way to start…

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What Are Trekking Poles and Why They Are Important

Posted on April 26, 2023April 6, 2023 by Mark Berry

What Are Trekking Poles? Trekking poles are essentially a pair of adjustable poles that are used for support and balance during hiking or trekking. They are also referred to as hiking poles or walking poles. They are designed to mimic the action of the arms while walking, which helps to reduce stress on the lower…

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The Proper Way to Poop in the Woods

Posted on February 15, 2023February 14, 2023 by Mark Berry

The last thing anyone wants to do while camping or hiking is dig a hole in the woods to poop in, but if you’re going to leave Mother Nature as undisturbed as possible, that’s exactly what you need to do. Here are some helpful tips for how to properly poop in the woods . ….

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My name is Mark Berry. Avid hiker and landscape photographer. I love the outdoors and share these adventures with my wife and daughter. I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the beauty and benefits of spending time outdoors, regardless of their financial situation.

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