Ever found yourself peeling off a backpack as if it’s a second, sweat-soaked skin? Yeah, we’ve all been there. You’re out embracing nature, feeling like a modern-day explorer, only to discover that your back has turned into a mini sauna. Not exactly...
Let’s talk about that not-so-fresh feeling you get a few days into a backpacking trip. You know the one—where your scent could probably ward off wildlife better than any bear bell. We’ve all experienced it: you’re having the time of your life...
Backpacking and mountaineering are like distant cousins in the outdoor family tree—similar roots but oh-so-different family gatherings. One has you strolling through the woods, admiring the birds and the bees, while the other has you scaling icy ridges, where the...
Ever felt like your hiking boots are conspiring against you, plotting a blister uprising with every step you take on a backpacking trip? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there, trudging along the trail, daydreaming about kicking off those treacherous boots...
Ah, the trusty backpack—carrier of camp gear, food, snacks, and, unfortunately, that unmistakable funk that seems to have taken up permanent residence between the fibres. Washing it seems like a chore, and let’s be honest, who has the time for that between the...