Nobody likes to spend money on socks! You can probably get away with wearing cheap socks to the office, but you don’t want to cheap out on hiking socks. They …
How to Camp in The Wind
You buy all the right gear, plan your trip for weeks, and you find the perfect campsite. Then BOOM you get blasted by an unexpected windstorm. We’ve all been there! …
Camping With Teenagers: Making Camping Fun
Camping can be a ton of fun or it can be a real drag. Who wouldn’t love to go camping? Your teenage children that’s who! Getting them to actually appreciate …
Women’s Petite Hiking Pants: Handy Guide For a Better Fit
Petite women always seem to get shafted when it comes to hiking gear. If you aren’t between 5’4” and 5’8” your gear probably doesn’t fit correctly. Every single piece of …
Swollen Feet After Hiking: Prevention,Treatment, Causes
In our day-to-day lives we all deal with a little bit of swelling and inflammation. Go on a long hike and what was moderate swelling can quickly turn into a …
Sore Toes Hiking: Prevention,Treatment, Causes
When we think about hiking injuries there are a few things that come to mind. Sore knees, achy back, sprained ankles, maybe a little bit of hip pain. Sore toes …
Hiking While Pregnant – Dont Have a Baby in The Woods
You’re ready to hit the trail,but there’s only one problem. Months into your pregnancy it can be tough to get out of bed yet alone get out onto the trail. …
Improve Your Sense of Direction Hiking and Camping
Why is it that some of us always seem to know where we’re going, while others wander aimlessly around in circles. Some researchers believe that your sense of direction lies …
Plan a Fun Family Camping Trip: Everything You Need
Family camping trips were fun long ago before life got too hectic. As time goes by it gets harder to take off work and even hard to get motivated. You …
Reduce Sweat While Hiking: Sweat Less and Stay Hydrated
How much sweat does your body actually need to fulfill its sole function in life, keeping you cool? When hauling a 50 pound pack on my back I’m left sweating …