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Summer Hiking Outfit Guide
When piecing together a summer hiking outfit, you need to consider more than just what will keep you cool. Summer is a lively time for mosquitos, ticks, and snakes. Poison ivy and poison … Read more.
on June 21, 2023
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Best Knee Braces for Hiking (and why you should wear one)
Hiking is a popular outdoor activity that offers numerous physical and mental health benefits. However, it can also be strenuous on the body, particularly … Read more.
on May 31, 2023
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How to Handle Knee Pain when Hiking
Few things can ruin a spectacular hiking trip quicker than having to suffer through nagging knee pain. Unfortunately, this is all too common for hikers when navigating challenging terrains or … Read more.
on May 20, 2023
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10 Tips to make your Downhill Hike better
Hiking is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in nature, challenge your physical limits, and discover awe-inspiring landscapes. While hiking uphill may test … Read more.
on May 18, 2023
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10 Tips to make your Uphill Hike better
Hiking uphill can be a physically demanding yet incredibly rewarding experience. It challenges your endurance, strengthens your leg muscles, and rewards you with breathtaking views. There’s a unique … Read more.
on January 16, 2023
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How to start and build a campfire
A campfire is arguably the most iconic pastime when it comes to camping. However, a campfire can serve a greater purpose than roasting marshmallows or telling ghost stories … Read more.
on January 8, 2023
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Hiking Solo: How to tackle your fear
There may be apprehension when it comes to hiking solo, either from yourself or your loved ones. However, solo hiking, the act of hiking on your own, can be a rewarding experience that … Read more.
on April 15, 2022
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How to Avoid Ticks while Hiking
Ticks are small arachnids that feed on the blood of animals, including humans. They can be found all over the United States in tall grasses, shrubs, weeds, and … Read more.
on October 19, 2021
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Cowboy Camping: A Remarkable Experience
If you want to get in touch with mother nature, what better way is there than hiking into it and setting up camp? But you can take it a step further and cowboy camp. What … Read more.
on June 17, 2021
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What size backpack do I need for backpacking?
Intrigued by backpacking but aren’t quite sure what size backpack you need? The answer is very subjective and based on numerous factors, but this guide will … Read more.
on June 15, 2021
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How much should you spend on a hiking backpack?
If you are looking to get into hiking or backpacking but need a backpack, the first thing you will look for is the price. After all, you know what you can … Read more.
on November 2, 2020
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Washing & Caring for a Down Sleeping Bag
A down sleeping bag can be one of the biggest investments in terms of your camping or hiking gear, but are they worth the steep cost? How long will a down sleeping … Read more.
on May 16, 2020
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How to plan your hiking route
Regardless of if you are looking for an epic backpacking weekend along the Appalachian Trail or just planning a day hike in your local park, having a plan for your hiking route is essential …Read more.
on February 24, 2020
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How to Charge Electronics when Hiking
It is rare for any of us to go somewhere without our phones and that includes our backpacking trips. After all, our phones can serve as our camera, map, …Read more.
on June 28, 2019
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17 Tips for Better Sleep when Camping
If you have ever been camping, chances are you have found difficulty in getting good sleep, and if you are reading this then I assume you’re looking for some advice on how to catch more ZZZs when sleeping outdoors. More than likely, you … Read More
on June 13, 2019
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Safe Hiking in Black Bear Country
Whether you’re alone or in a group, hiking in black bear country requires extra precaution to avoid encounters with these animals. Fortunately, coming face to face with black bears rarely leads to any harm, but knowing what to do in … Read More