The first half of autumn, from mid-September through October, is the best time to go hiking and backpacking in the White Mountain National Forest which spans central New Hampshire and Western Maine. The temperatures are cooler, the bugs are gone, and the …
Read More »Latest Posts
Do You Need a Pillow for Backpacking?
If you use a pillow at home, I recommend taking a camping pillow with you on your backpacking trips. You’ll almost certainly sleep better if you have one because your body is used to having the extra support. I learned this the …
Read More »KS-Ultralight Gear KS-50 Backpack Review
The KS-Ultralight Gear KS-50 is an ultralight backpack that’s good for thru-hiking and multi-day backpacking trips with a max recommended (comfortable) load of 20 lbs (9kg). When ordering a KS-50 you have the option to customize it in many different ways in …
Read More »Backpacking Glove Layering Systems
I carry a multi-part glove and mitten layering system on day hikes and backpacking trips (mainly in spring and autumn) to keep my hands warm when it’s cold, windy, or raining. The “glove layering system” I use combines fingered gloves for dexterity …
Read More »10 Best Down Jackets for Hiking and Backpacking in 2023
A down jacket has multiple uses on …
Read More »10 Best Ultralight Pyramid Tarps of 2023
10 Best Backpacking Quilts of 2023
10 Best Windbreakers and Wind Shirts of 2023
10 Best Synthetic Insulated Hiking Jackets of 2023
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Backpacks: How to Choose
10 Best One-Person Backpacking Tents of 2023
10 Best Rechargeable Headlamps of 2023
10 Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2023 (with Frames)
10 Best Freestanding Backpacking Tents of 2023
10 Best Ultralight Backpacking Tents under $300
10 Best Water Bottles for Hiking and Backpacking
10 Best Backpacking Water Filters of 2023