Winter can be a dangerous time to hike or camp in the backcountry, but with planning and proper preparation, a winter hike can be a safe and enjoyable experience. Please keep the following in mind when planning an outing:
For safety, never hike alone...
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Over the past few weeks, I've become fascinated by the different types of mushrooms and fungus growing in the New England forests where I backpack. I'm not interested in eating them or even touching them, but they're a very cool life form...
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The Marmot Pinnacle 15 is a very nice down sleeping bag, particularly if you sleep a little on the cold side. It contains 800 fill goose down which will keep you plenty warm for 3 season use and it has a lot of features that you find on other higher...
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I was out hiking last weekend in the Middlesex Fells just outside of Boston. I am working on a project that I've set for myself, which is to inventory and be able to identify all of the tree species that grow in this natural area. My ultimate goal...
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If you are on the market to purchase a new sleeping bag, quilt, or a down filled parka, it's helpful to understand why high fill goose down is better than lower quality goose down. But first, it's helpful to understand why goose down is such an...
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It you have trouble falling asleep when your feet are too warm, than the Kelty Light Year 20F sleeping bag may be the perfect bag for you, because it has special zipper in the foot box that gives you complete control over the warmth of your feet...
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Here's the gear list I used in on my last section hike over Mt. Greylock and up the Appalachian Trail into Southern Vermont during the long Columbus Day weekend. Designed for mid-autumn, it is a good deal heavier at 15 lbs. than the 10-11...
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