Hints and tips to make your camping and thru-hiking experience the best it can be

Your Hiking Guide
A beginner's guide to getting started Wilderness Backpacking and Backcountry camping. Here is everything you need to know about preparing for your first backpacking trip, as well as tips on how you can have fun, stay safe, and make the most of your time in the wilderness.
Hints and tips to make your camping and thru-hiking experience the best it can be
A newbie's guide to the world of hiking tents.
A complete look at what is out there, how much they cost and everything you need to know about choosing one for your next trip.
More and more people are exploring the outdoors every year, but one essential item is often overlooked: finding a sleeping bag that provides warmth without weighing you down.
This article will teach you how to choose the right sleeping bag for your hiking needs!
Whether you're a seasoned hammock camper or just looking to go on your first overnight hike, here are some tips that will help you get started.
Read our ultimate resource on how to choose the best camping hammocks that are perfect for your next hike, and even some of the best camping hammock brands!
Sleeping hammocks are a relatively new thing in the hiking world. However the choice is bewildering.
This will help you pick the one that is right for you >>
There are plenty of great ways to stay warm in your hammock.
Find out how to make the most of hammock camping, even when temperatures dip under 45 degrees!
If you plan on a multi-day hike, you are going to need a tent. However, you have 3 options – free-standing, tent-pole, or hybrid.
So which should you choose?
Tents vs hammocks vs bivvys vs tarps – figuring out what type of shelter to use on your hiking trip can be tough.
But we’re here to help! Read on >>
If camping is new to you, or you have new gear, we would thoroughly recommend a few nights practice in your back yard.
See our hints and tips here >>
Hammocking is low impact shelter/camping but there are a few things that will help minimize the impact of our outdoor activities on nature.
Find out how >>
A hiking hammock is incredibly lightweight, compact, and a great alternative to the more traditional tent.
Find out more about camping in a hammock here >>
Hanging a hammock looks intimidating, but with the right gear and a little bit of practice you can set up camp in next to no time.
Find out how here >>
Generally lighter & more compact than tents, hammocks are a game-changer when it comes to setting up camp fast and sleeping in comfort.
Find out more >>
Hammock camping is becoming more popular by the day.
If you decide to switch from tenting to hammocking, here are a few common mistakes to avoid >>
It is not easy picking a hiking or backpacking tent.
The choice has never been wider, so we have put together this handy guide to explain what to looks for
Sleeping bags usually come with a rating, but what exactly does a 3-Season rating mean?
Find out what to look for in this handy little guide >>
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