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Advice and Tips for Keeping Safe While Hiking & Backpacking

The call of the wild, the breathtaking views, and the delightful solitude – all are indeed enticing. However, the wilderness also demands respect and preparedness.

Safety should never be compromised as the unpredictable nature of outdoor activities can pose various risks.

This section, "Advice and Tips for Keeping Safe While Hiking & Backpacking," offers invaluable insights to ensure your outdoor escapades are not just memorable, but also secure and safe.

From planning and preparation to guidance on dealing with potential hazards, we'll equip you with all the information you need to confidently step into the great outdoors.

Tips and Gear for Safe Mountain Hiking

Tips and Gear for Safe Mountain Hiking

Mountain hiking offers beauty and adventure, but the difficult terrain means greater risk.

So read our tips and take time to prepare and soak it all in!

July 25, 2022

Hiking Checklist

Hiking Checklist – Must-Have Kit for your Day Hike

Time invested in prep and the right hiking supplies can have a significant impact on the success or failure of a planned trip in the wilderness.

Read more >>

July 25, 2022

What Should a Hiking First Aid Kit Include

What Should a Hiking First Aid Kit Include?

Being prepared includes taking a hiking first aid kit. But what should you take and what can you leave at home?

Read on to find out more >>

July 11, 2021

How to Hang a Bear Bag

How to Hang a Bear Bag

Although out of favor for keeping your food safe from bears, hanging a bear bag can still keep your food away from other critters.

Find out more >>

July 11, 2021

What to do if you encounter a bear

What Should You Do If You See a Bear While Hiking or Camping ?

While still pretty rare, it pays to know what to do if you come face to face with a bear while hiking and what to do to avoid them.

Find out more >>

July 11, 2021

Tips for Hiking Alone in Safety

How To Go Solo Backpacking – A Guide to hiking Alone

The experience of hiking alone can be absolutely magical as long as you plan for safety.

Here are seven tips for hiking alone in safety >>

May 30, 2021

Essential Night Hiking Safety Tips

7 Essential Night Hiking Safety Tips

Using these essential tips for night hiking safety will leave you with an all-new experience full of unique sights and sounds.

Find out more >>

May 25, 2021

Why Do My Hands Swell During Long Hikes

Swollen Hands Hiking: Why Do My Hands Swell During Long Hikes?

Q. Why do my hands swell during long hikes? A. Swollen hands or similar are quite common when hiking.

Find out more and what to do here >>

May 22, 2021

Essential Hydration Safety Tips For Hiking

Essential Hydration Safety Tips For Hiking

Maintaining body fluids and abiding by basic hiking hydration safety tips is essential for a safe time on the trails.

Read more here >>

May 22, 2021

High Altitude Hiking Hydration

Our Guide to High Altitude Hiking Hydration

We all know it is important to stay hydrated while hiking, but if you love the mountains, keeping hydrated becomes harder.

Find out more >>

May 22, 2021

How to Store Food in Bear Country

How to Store Food When Camping in Bear Country

With their super keen sense of smell, bears are attracted to pretty much anything that smells interesting.

So how do you keep them away? Find out >>

May 26, 2020

Bear Safety Tips for hikers

How To Avoid Bears and Other Safety Tips for Hikers

It is well known the smell of food will entice neighborhood bears to your campsite.

But what else should you do to keep them away from your campsite?

May 26, 2020

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