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…
Multiple Uses for a Hydration Bladder When Hiking
A Hydration Bladder is a type of hydration system that is made of plastic. The bladder stores in a backpack and the hose comes out of the packs access points near the shoulders to provide hands free water sipping. Hydration bladders range in sizes from 1-3 liters. While hiking, it is recommended to take at…
Hiking Mt. Leconte In The Smoky Mountains
Over the years and many trips to The Great Smoky Mountains my wife and I kept talking about hiking to the top of Mt. Leconte. The second highest hikeable point in the Smokies at 6,593ft. As usual, it was never the right time. We weren’t ready mentally or physically. Mainly lots of excuses and procrastination….