When first getting into hiking, it’s hard to justify spending almost $100 on a pair of hiking pants. But what about after having gained some experience? Is a good pair of hiking pants worth it … Read more.
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.
Nestled at the boundary of the Sandhills and Piedmont regions of South Carolina is 40 Acre Rock Heritage Preserve. While not truly 40 acres (the preserve … Read more.
The Uwharrie Trail is a 40-mile trail through the heart of the Uwharrie National Forest in the North Carolina Piedmont. It climbs many notable mountains within … Read more.
Do you want to do something that will have you feeling great about yourself? Something that leaves you feeling accomplished? Maybe you just need to escape from … Read more.
Are you in the market for a new backpacking tent for you and your partner? Or are you a solo hiker wanting more space than your 1-person tent affords … Read more.
Are you familiar with the term “dispersed camping”? Perhaps not, but you probably already know what it is and not even know it. Dispersed camping, like … Read more.
As of 2021, the Appalachian Trail is 2,193.1 miles (3,529.5 km), stretching across 14 states from its southern terminus at Springer Mountain in Georgia to … Read more.
Small, 2 person tents are the most common tents you will see when backpacking. They are convenient for couples and solo hikers who want extra space. Being small … Read more.
A tent footprint, sometimes referred to as a groundsheet, is a piece of material that lays underneath the floor of a tent and protects it from abrasion and tears. It also … Read more.