What do you get hikers or backpackers? Whether they are male or female these items will be perfect gifts for any hiker to fit any budget. Socks and…More Socks for Hikers and Backpackers Getting socks as a kid was always a disappointment. As an adult and hiker, a good pair of socks are a dream…
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Shades State Park The 6 Ravine Challenge
Indiana is making great strides to bringing in more hikers to their state parks. Several parks have a hiking challenge specific to that park that you can complete. The park we are featuring in this article is Shades State Park. Shades is located in the Far West part of the state near the Indiana/Illinois state…
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…
Pokagon State Park Hell’s Pointe Hiking Challenge
Indiana is making great strides to bringing in more hikers to their state parks. Several parks have a hiking challenge specific to that park that you can complete. The park we are featuring is Pokagon State Park. Pokagon is located in the North -East part of the state near the Indiana/Michigan state line. This park…