Best Tent Air Conditioners Few experiences compare to the joy of camping: a full day of enjoying the wilderness followed by delicious food and great stories around the fire. Then when the sun dips below the horizon, you get to retire to the tent and let the wonderful sounds of nature lull you into sweet … Read more
Contents How to choose hiking bootsAnatomy of a hiking bootThe uppersThe outsoleWinter compatibleDifferent types of hikes and the boots for themDay hikesOvernightersMulti-day backpacking tripsScramblingBuying a pair of hiking bootsTry them on at the end of the dayWear the right socksLace up correctlyWander aroundGet insolesTips for maintaining your hiking bootsBreak them inKeep them cleanWaterproof themFind the … Read more
Best walking shoes for men What’s the number one factor in having a good backpacking trip? Great scenery, good company, perfectly roasted marshmallows for your s’mores? No, no, and… well, that one’s a real contender, but the most critical factor is one that’s often overlooked: happy feet. It doesn’t matter how beautiful the landscapes are … Read more
After a long day on the trail, few things feel as important as getting a hot meal in your belly. If you’re lucky, that sometimes means T-bone steaks cooked over an open fire in a cast iron skillet. But for most of our backcountry adventures, dehydrated chili out of a Mylar bag is the more … Read more
Hiking is one of the easiest activities to get into, as it doesn’t require any specialized equipment: shoes, a shirt, pants, and a backpack – probably all things you already have. However, those who want to enjoy walks in the woods more than a few times per year should probably invest in more technical clothing … Read more
Layering for hiking‘There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing.’ Scandinavian ProverbThe Scandinavians: they gave us ABBA, IKEA, Fisherman’s Friends, LEGO, Lisbeth Salander and the exquisitely bonkers World Wife-Carrying Championship. For our money, however, the best thing to ever come out of the lands of our Nordic neighbours is the above proverb, which just about sums up … Read more
How to pack a backpack Contents How to pack a backpackFirst things first: do a gear-checkPrioritization: how to use the ‘zone’ systemStash your ‘biggies’ in the bottomThe central well: the core of your kitUp top for fast unloadingCompartmentalizing within your compartmentsBalancing the beast: how to keep your load levelLoading your pack for different activitiesBackpackingMountaineeringDay-hikesFinal words… … Read more
When purchasing a new tent there are a number of things that need to be considered – price, material of the tent, protection against the elements, durability of the tent material, various features of the tent, design, pole material, stake strength, and difficulty to assemble (to name but a few). Thankfully, there’s no reason for you … Read more
What do you need for camping?You are planning a holiday in the wild – you are going camping. And while journeying into the unknown is part of nature’s allure; the best adventures are those supported by meticulous planning. So before you head off into the great outdoors, ask yourself – what do you need for … Read more