Clouds are one of the most reliable predictors of weather when you are out backpacking. There are 10 types of clouds that you should be able to recognize, but if you get their names confused, just remember that the higher the clouds, the better the weather will be.

Cirrocumulus Clouds look like ripples of water on [...]

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I do a lot of solo backpacking because it can be difficult to find a good hiking partners and because dealing with their shuttle logistics can be extremely frustrating. However, even though I hike alone, I often camp with other backpackers who I’ve run across during the day or meet up with at a shelter. [...]

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I went day hiking today in a 2000+ acre nature reserve near my house and just north of Boston, called the Middlesex Fells. I have been hiking in the Fells for years, but I’ve never really given much thought to how these trails were planned or how they are maintained, until today.

Over the past week, [...]

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Contrary to popular myth, sleeping naked in a sleeping bag is not warmer than wearing additional clothing. There are actually many good reasons not to sleep naked in your sleeping bag if you want to stay warm and preserve the investment you’ve made in an expensive bag.

Let’s assume the you have a sleeping bag that [...]

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