Backpacking Skills
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Recipes for Adventure: The Backpacking Chef’s Dehydrated Food Bible
The Backpacking Chef’s backpacking and camping cookbook called Recipes for Adventure is chock full of healthy, hearty, and homemade backpacking…
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How to Layer for Winter Hiking
Layering is one of the most important skills that winter hikers must learn. It’s the key to staying comfortable in…
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Sealskinz Waterproof Extreme Cold Weather Gauntlet Gloves Review
Sealskinz’s Waterproof Extreme Cold Weather Gauntlet Gloves have a high degree of dexterity and warmth. I use them when I…
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Why are Topographic Maps Important for Hiking and Backpacking?
Topographic maps are used by hikers and backpackers to plan routes, estimate travel times, find water, good campsites, and track…
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Sno-Seal: Waterproofing New Hiking Boots
I’ve been using Sno-Seal for over 40 years, ever since my father bought me my first pair of leather Raichle…
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How to Sharpen Crampons
? With winter just around the bend, this is a good time to start thinking about checking your winter hiking…
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How to Navigate with GeoPDF Maps
Most US Government Land Management Agencies, including the United States Geological Survey, the National Park Service, the United States Department…
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Time Control Plan for a Presidential Traverse
How long does it take to hike a Presidential Traverse? That depends on a lot of factors, but there is…
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9 Essential Ultralight Backpacking Skills
Ultralight backpacking requires an extreme form of self-reliance where backpackers compensate for bringing less gear by having more advanced backcountry skills. While many…
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Knee Pain – A Hiker’s Guide
Knee Pain is a common symptom in hikers, runners, skiers, and cyclists. One of the most common types is pain…
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How to Safely Cross Streams in Winter
Winter stream crossings can be dangerous if you slip off a rock or fall through an ice shelf and get…
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Nikwax Polar Proof: How to Waterproof Fleece Gloves
I like wearing fleece gloves for winter hiking because they’re inexpensive, they are warm and quite breathable. The problem is…
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Backpacking Clothing System for 3 Season Hiking and Backpacking
I use 9 clothing items (not including hats, socks, or gloves) for three season hiking and backpacking. It’s amazing how…
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Avalanche Beacons and Companion Rescue
If you go into Avalanche terrain, you should always bring an avalanche beacon, shovel, and probe with you, and know…
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