Jim Sutherland's 7 Favorite Backpacking/Bikepacking Foods
This piece1, (Scottish readers will get that pun) is about what I have learned to use and enjoy from over thirty years of Backpacking and Bikepacking. I hope that readers find that it is about var...
Adaptability on the John Muir Trail - By Tara “Candy Mama” Dower
Late August of 2021 the Forest Service closed all California National Forests to visitors. The Dixie Fire was raging in Northern California and they wanted to prevent any further fires and protect ...
Considerations for Planning a Group Hike - by Joe Kellam
Your friends want to go backpacking in the National forest. A group from work is interested in hiking at a state park. You and some friends from college want to plan an annual trek in Costa Rica. ...
Tips for Backpacking with a Dog by Jada Lippincott
What makes backpacking even better? Backpacking with your furry best friend, of course! Dogs bring us so much joy in the front country, so we might as well continue the fun in the backcountry. Pack...
Why You Should Consider Using a Sleeping Bag Liner
So you’ve heard a lot of hype about getting a sleeping bag liner. But, they can be expensive and they add extra weight to your pack. Is it worth it? As a seasoned thru-hiker, I say yes! In this po...
How To Poop in the Backcountry
A wise hiker once said: “The reality of backpacking is that you will most likely not get bit by a rattlesnake, eaten by a bear, attacked by a mountain lion, or harassed by sasquatch, but I guarant...