Category: Backpacking

Your backpack, your sleeping system (sleeping pad+pad), and shelter are the three most important items you should have in your… Read more →

You’ve likely heard backpackers boast about their packs weighing 50 to 60 pounds. These days are gone. Anyone can reduce… Read more →

You can’t get a deeper connection to the wilderness than by sleeping under a rectangular or square tarp. Pitching a… Read more →

When I go backpacking, I love my creature comforts. Comfortable air mattresses, extra camera gear, good paperbacks, plush animals and… Read more →

Water, food, and fuel are the most heavy items in your backpack. These items are called “consumables” because they can… Read more →

Ultralight backpacks are generally lighter than mainstream backpacks with external or internal frames. They typically weigh less than 2 pounds…. Read more →

Ultralight and light backpackers have many options when it comes down to choosing a camping and backpacking stove. These are… Read more →

This article will help you reduce your pack weight by removing non-essential items such as extra clothing and supplies. This… Read more →