Family Camping Experience. Camping out is among the the most wonderful forms of holidays you will discover, and you'll discover your own a whole lot more satisfying if you make certain you're ready for it. Preparing is actually a good thing to perform ahead of heading for an outing or any kind of ou...
Family Camping Experience. Outdoor camping is truly one of the most amazing kinds of trips you'll find, and you will find your own so much more enjoyable if you are making sure you will be geared up correctly. Getting ready is actually the best thing to do prior to heading for an outing or any outdo...
Camping recipes don't have to be limited to meat-filled classics, and there are many vegetarian camping recipes for kids and the entire household to make and take pleasure in. #campingcookingtip
Female hygiene in the backcountry is very important. Put these tips to use as soon as possible. Even if you’re a guy, it’d be worth reading this article
Shelters, Shacks, and Shanties was written and illustrated by Beard in 1914. It has 338 pen and ink drawings, along with instructions for a wide range of shelters, from the simplest and most basic — structures built with nothing but a hatchet — to gradually more elaborate constructions using an ...
Written By Julie Boyd and Brian Callender Summer Hiking Gear: Backpacks Julie’s Day Pack: Osprey Kestrel 32 Brian’s: Osprey Stratos 36 Julie’s Photography Pack: Mind Shift Rotation 180° Horizion 34L We take packs that might be a little big for most day hikers for a …
Practicing yoga helps me so much in feeling good and strong when I go hike and backpack. Even more, it helps me recover faster so that I can get out on the trail more often. Personally, when I hike, I like to be on the trail at …
We love to pack light at Her Packing List. Katie shares her minimalist packing list to help you bring less of what you don't need and enjoy traveling more.
Are cold numb fingers cooling your enthusiasm in the backcountry? Try these tested tips from a backpacker with chronically frigid digits to warm your cold hands while camping. #camping #backpacking #backpackingtips
Ready to burn fat? Training for a big hike like Mt. Rainier or the Grand Canyon can be a kick ass motivator. Here's a roadmap to kickstart your transformation.
How to pack a carry on sized bag for extended travel. Ideas for multi-season trips and tips for keeping your bag compact and light. Pack light, travel happy!
Wondering how to travel light? First I have to warn you: whether you're a backpacker or carry-on traveler, one of the downsides to traveling light is that your wardrobe is, by definition, woefully limited. Now,
COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT - With a packed size only 17"x 5.5", this dual 7,000-series aluminum pole tent was designed to save on weight with only 4lbs. Making this a great tent for Backpacking, Bicycle camping or Motorcycle touring for one person. SPACIOUS - Base Size: 7'9" L x 3'8" W, Center Height: 41...
You don't have to spend a ton of money and shiver all night to hike with a lighter pack. Here are ideas to save weight on your next backpacking trip and beyond.
You know you need to bring water when you're hiking but do you know how much to drink? How about drinking from a crystal clear stream high in the mountains? Here's what you need to know about water when going for a hike.
Useful camping gear is a must when starting out camping! But deciding what to buy can be overwhelming. Check out our list of must have items for beginning campers.
ContentsBACKPACKINGBEGINNERS COURSE1. CHECK THE WEATHER2. CHOOSE YOUR TRAIL WISELY3. START EARLY AND/OR FINISH LATE4. WEAR LAYERS AND COVER UP5. DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS6. EAT SALTY SNACKS7. REMEMBER TO BRING THE NECESSARY EXTRAS8. TAKE REGULAR BREAKS9. BE AWARE OF HEAT STROKE SYMPTOMS It’s the midd...
This lightweight sleeping bag can be used by itself or act as a liner for your regular sleeping bag and keep you comfortable through the night. The Tact Bivvy® is made of ultra-light HeatEcho® material which is waterproof and windproof, so you'll be warm and dry. Add this essential piece of gear t...
Endurance, cardio & strength training program for backcountry hiking. Tips for exercises & fitness workouts to condition your body for a backpacking trip.
Looking to discover new hiking trails? This blog post has a list of the best trail finder apps and websites for iPhone and Android smartphone users. Through these resources, you can find awesome hikes, navigate the trail, view photos and trail reviews & more.
Got 15 minutes? Then I’ve got a HIIT (high intensity interval training) workout that you can perform at home. You’ll burn major calories, torch fat, build muscle and increase your perfo…
Open Season: Scared Silly stars, Boog & Elliot, have joined Smokey Bear and Boys & Girls Clubs of America to promote Campfire Safety! Culver City, CA (March 7,2016) – Sony Pictures Home Ent…
How to prevent common hiking injuries. Hiking tips for beginners ideas including knee pain with causes from walking hills. Training, preparation can help to prevent a hiking injury or walking injury, including with workout exercises for strength and conditioning. Gear like hiking poles, hiking shoes...
Keep Your Legs Trail Ready with these Exercises Hello everyone, my name is Katelyn Sepmoree. I am a professional golfer who likes to do some recreational hiking on the side. Like with golf there are specific exercises that will be beneficial in training for your next time on the trail. First, the be...
We have put together the ultimate list of exercises for the best workout plan to train for hiking & backpacking trips. Use this guide for motivation to get in shape lose weight & build lower body muscle & strength for better hiking outdoors. Proper training will prepare you for safe fun comfortable....
Practicing yoga helps me so much in feeling good and strong when I go hike and backpack. Even more, it helps me recover faster so that I can get out on the trail more often. Personally, when I hike, I like to be on the trail at …
Bear Safety Tips - know the difference between black bears and grizzly bears; if approached by a bear, DO NOT RUN and avoid eye contact; if a black bear attacks, try to hit it in the face or eyes to get it to back off: if a grizzly attacks, roll over and play dead
It's important to pack your crucial backpacking items where you can easily access them, while still keeping your pack balanced. Read on for tips on packing a backpack!
Whether you’re planning an overnight or multi-day backpacking trip, it’s important to pack the right type of food when planning your meals. Unlike traditional camping food, backpacking food should be shelf stable, lightweight, calorie dense,
Counteracting the panic and fear associated with getting lost in the wild, this handbook equips children with practical tools for overcoming adverse wilderness experiences, even if they are endured alone. Compiled by a search-and-rescue professional, straightforward advice is offered on building she...
Are you making any of these hiker mistakes? Know the risks of hiking and check out my hiking tips to stay safe on the trail. #hiking #hikingsafety #hikinghacks
For casual hikers--particularly day hikers trying to fit in a quick hike in the wilderness--knowing how long a hike will take is of utmost importance. Many times a hiking trail will list its mileage but not an estimated time to complete it, leaving hikers to guess or, worse, set off hoping they'll m...
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In most urban situations, the cell phone is the ultimate survival tool. With it, you can call for help, get directions, and look up practical information (you’ve downloaded a digital survival library, right?). In the wilderness, if your phone’s signal is faint or non-existent, it’s a significa...
We got down and dirty, with some of our most experienced backpackers, and answered all of these questions and more, in our super easy-to-follow backpacking infographic.
Does love of the outdoors motivate you to get in shape and lose weight? This hiking fitness training plan shows you how to get started at any age or size.
Choosing an outdoor shelter, whether it's a tent, bivy sack, or tarp, is one of the most challenging purchase to make. The variety from recreational tents to tarp tents is huge. Adding in season, weight, capacity, cost, and it's all a jumble. In this article I break down the process so it's easier t...
Family Camping Experience. Camping outdoors is among the the most wonderful types of vacation trips you'll find, and you will definitely find yours much more pleasurable if you will be making sure you're geared up correctly. Getting ready is obviously the best thing to perform before heading for an....
There are a lot of details involved when you plan to camp or backpack in the winter; planning, clothing and gear, nutrition, travel, setting up, safety hazards, and so on. We hope to provide an extensive list of how to best prepare for your cold weather adventures with this winter camping and backpa...
Whether you're doing a quick overnight, or an extensive backpacking trip down the Grand Canyon and national parks, here are some DIY backpacking hacks to help make your hiking life easier with these tips for survival. Just roughin it, adventure company. #hiking #hikingtips #hikingdiy #hikinghacks
We are helpless without our gadgets. We start to panic when the battery on our phone is low or when there is no internet connection. But being in a dangerous situation all by yourself where every second counts requires quick action to be taken.
It’s Back! MANic Monday… It’s been awhile since I’ve done a MANic Monday post. I’m sure my few male followers will be super excited. Funny enough, I’m now over 900,000 lifetime views on this blog, and MANic Monday topics remain the highest read blogs. That, and It’s All About Me or Sty...
Like most little boys, my son became obsessed with trains from a very young age. It never mattered if it was Thomas the Tank Engine or the D.C. Metro, if the opportunity to ride one
Receiving mail at camp is a treat… now if there were only camp themed stamps! Support SCOPE and with your help, hundreds of children in need will be able to experience this quintessential camp experience! #HappyFriday!
I recently noticed a newspaper ad for Amtrak: Designed in American Craftsmen style to evoke, say, 1910, a poster displays the silhouette of a woman, hair in a bun, sipping a hot beverage. Through a…
Since the tent is one of the most important parts of your camping trip, be sure the one you get is appropriate. Figure out how many people are coming on the trip so you can get a big enough tent. Also, make sure the tent you get prevents moisture from getting inside. Particularly, if you …
The Golden Book of Camping and Camp Crafts: Tents and tarpaulins, packs and sleeping bags, building a camp, firemaking and outdoor cooking, canoe trips, hikes, and Indian camping
The American Boys' Handybook of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft from 1920 offers a fun look at how Boys Scouts were taught to get ready for camping trips almost a century ago.
#ThrowbackThursday from the 1911 Boy Scout Handbook Many boys, upon taking up the Scout Movement, are dubious about the value of the scout staff and many friends of the movement ask "Why does a boy scout carry a staff?" Experience has proven it to be one of the most helpful articles of
Whether you are planning on going on a wilderness walk, or whether you are worried about your ability to survive if you were forced to spend time away from your home comforts, it can be good to develop a basic understanding of how to survive in the wild. Here are some tips to help you …
If you’re planning on hitting the beach, take a look at this handy guide before you dive into the water so you know how to escape a deadly rip current. It might just save your life.
When nature calls and you’re in its house, no toilets are going to spring up out of the ground ready to use. A good outdoorsmen knows to dispose of their waste properly.
PATHTAGS! - Who have you crossed paths with? The new and exciting interactive trading item. Great for Geocaching, Military, Businesses, Scouting and more!
Shelter is one of the key requirements for successful survival, and securing it will greatly improve your situation in the wild. A simple lean-to not only provides protection from wind and rain, but can also act as a shield to help trap heat and keep you warm. Keep in mind, lean-tos are also benefic...
It’s easy to let worries about encountering big animals in the wild center on creatures like bears, mountain lions, and wolves. But, a bad meeting with a moose can have dire consequences, and is in fact more likely than an attack from any other animal — in the Americas, injuries by moose outnumb...