Besides being a pest, these bloodsuckers can transmit serious and sometimes fatal diseases such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Take the following precautions before heading into...
This is the most useful navigational skill and the foundation of accurate navigation: You travel while associating the features on the map with features in the real world.
There's nothing like painful blisters to ruin your backcountry
hiking trip, but you can avoid them by taking these...
A well-loaded pack takes less energy to carry than one that's off-balance. It's also much more comfortable.
Too many beginning backpackers carry their loads on their shoulders. Here's how to get the weight where it belongs - on your hips.
Choosing the right backpacking backpack for your wilderness trip can make the experience a lot more comfortable and convenient.
Purchasing the right
hiking boots for your feet and for your outdoor activity will make your trip much more enjoyable.
There's nothing better than hiking with comfortable boots that protect your feet against rough terrain - and nothing worse than ambling mile after mile in painfully stiff ones.
Go somewhere you've never been before, and bring as little as possible.
You don't need much for a day hike.
Forget trail mix and beef jerky - go gourmet.
A strong hiker of any age can walk from the Yosemite Valley floor to the top of Half Dome - and back - in a day. Here's how you can make the grade.
Take the right clothing when
backpacking into the wilderness and you'll be comfortable. Take clothing that's unsuited to...
The ideal hiker respects nature and fellow hikers. Follow these guidelines to create a terrific hiking experience for yourself and for those around you.
Your cookware, along with your stove, is a key component of a safe and enjoyable wilderness trip.
Your legs are all you've got for transportation in the outdoors. Protect them well.
The water filter is a crucial part of any backpacking trip. A good filter will allow you to drink safely in the backcountry with only a bit of extra work.
The camp stove is your best friend in the wilderness, a provider of sustenance and even possibly of lifesaving warmth. Get a good one.
When backpacking, your body's needs are multiplied by the stresses of cold and long distances. Choosing the right food is essential in meeting these needs.
Shells made for hikers, climbers, bikers and canoeists are made of heavier fabrics than either windbreakers or rain gear but still serve as a protective outer layer against wind and rain.
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