How to Get Over Fear of Wildlife
Animals in the wilderness can be scary, but they don't have to be. Here's how to feel perfectly at home with the bears and mountain lions. ...
23 November, 2020
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How to Make Your Friends Backpack with You
In the spirit of Valentine's Day, here's how to make your non-backpacking loved ones go backpacking with you. ...
08 February, 2020
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An Attempt: Camping in a Tarp Tent
We decided to try camping in a tarp tent! Read on about the good, the bad, and the research we put into camping under a flimsy piece of fabric. ...
06 February, 2020
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How to Plan a Really Good Backpacking Trip
This is my comprehensive, way-too-long guide on how I plan backpacking trips. I go through initial planning, finding good maps, and what to do before trips. ...
19 January, 2020
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How to Backpack in the Winter: Tips and Tricks
Part 3 of our winter backpacking series is just me throwing a bunch of random cold-weather tips into the universe. I've got tips on how to stay warm and dry, how to build a perfect camp, and how to keep your food edible. ...
30 November, 2019
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How-To Backpack in the Winter: What to Wear
Part 2 of our winter backpacking series is all about what to wear on your next winter trip and how to sift through all of REI for the most affordable gear picks. ...
20 November, 2019
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How To Backpack in the Winter: Planning a Winter Trip
Part 1 of the beginner winter backpacking series shows you how to pick a good route, upgrade your gear in an affordable way, pack the right food, and get a good read on the weather. ...
01 November, 2019
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Lessons from 3 failed snowy backpacking trips
Three embarrassing, funny, and hopefully enlightening stories about those times when we didn't succeed in backpacking and had a horrible time. ...
15 October, 2019
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How To Clean Your Backpack: A Retrospective
A story about a dirty backpack, two panicked backpackers, and a laundry list (LOL) of cleaning methods that (sort of) worked. ...
01 October, 2019
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