Best Yoga Poses for Hikers and Backpackers
Learn how to use yoga for hiking. Here are the best yoga stretches & poses for hikers to warm up, prevent injuries, and stay pain-free on the trail.
Backpacking Tips
Take your wilderness skills to the next level with these backpacking tips. Whether you are a beginner backpacer planning your first trip or an experienced adventurer trying to go go ultralight, this advice will help you hit the trail with confidence.
Backcountry Female Hygiene: How to Stay Clean While Camping
Wondering how to stay fresh in the wild? Stay clean while camping and hiking with our female hygiene tips for the backcountry.
How to Pack a Backpacking Pack for a Multi-Day Hiking Trip
Learn how to pack a backpacking pack for maximum comfort and organization with these tips for fitting your gear and balancing the load.
How to Protect Your Knees While Hiking
Prevent hiking knee pain with these tips for safely hiking uphill and downhill, the best gear to keep knees safe, and post-hike recovery.
How to Have a Safe Campfire & Leave No Trace
Whether you’re toasting s’mores or using a fire to stay warm, learn how to be fire smart and Leave No Trace on your camping trips
How to Prevent & Treat Hiking Blisters
Learn how to prevent hiking blisters & how to treat blisters on the trail and keep your feet happy with these foot care tips for hiking.
How to Increase Your Lung Capacity for Hiking
Feel like you are always huffing and puffing on the trail? Here are 5 ways to improve your lung capacity for hiking.
How to Poop Outdoors and Leave No Trace
Know how to poop outdoors, pack out toilet paper, and stay clean when camping or backpacking so you can Leave No Trace outside.
How to Train for a Thru-Hike
Training for a thru-hike requires mental and physical preparation. Learn how to get ready with these tips from a PCT and JMT thru-hiker.
How to Plan a Backpacking Trip in 12 Simple Steps
Learn how to plan a backpacking trip! From how to pick a trail to what gear to pack, this guide covers all the important planning steps.
Best Hiking Apps for Finding Local Trails & Navigation
Looking to discover new hikes? Here are the best hiking apps and trail finders to help you navigate and find local trails.
Best Lightweight Vegan Backpacking Food Ideas
Easy, delicious, lightweight, and filling backpacking food ideas that you wouldn’t even know are vegan.
The 7 Leave No Trace Principles & How to Follow Them
Not sure where to pitch your tent, how to do dishes, or where to go the dreaded #2? Brush up on your outdoor ethics here.
Fall Camping Tips: How to Prepare and Stay Warm
Get prepared and stay warm with our best fall camping tips including what to pack.
Tips for Managing Outdoor Fears
No matter your level of experience, at some point you’ve likely dealt with fear and anxiety on or leading up to an outdoor…
Sun Protection For Hikers
As someone who spends a lot of time outside, especially during the summer months, I have become adamant about protecting my skin from…
Tent Maintenance and Cleaning Tips to Extend The Life Of Your Tent
A little bit of dirt and a few stains are signs of a good adventure, but an unrepairable tent isn’t exactly a good…
Vegan Backpacking Recipe: Senegalese Peanut Soup
By guest contributor Inga Aksamit When I started backpacking, I did what a lot of people probably do. Instead of making my own…
How To Resupply on the John Muir Trail
A detailed how-to guide for planning your JMT resupply strategy including John Muir Trail resupply points, shipping info, and mileage charts.
Trail Etiquette 101: The Basic Rules of Hiking
Here is a complete guide to hiking trail etiquette – the unwritten rules of hiking – that every hiker should know.
A Desert Hiker’s Guide to Cryptobiotic Soil: Don’t Bust the Crust!
What is cryptobiotic soil and why is it so important? Learn everything you need to know to protect this biological living soil crust in the desert.
Havasu Falls Dos and Don’ts: Tips for a Successful Hike
Headed to Havasu Falls? Here’s a list of Do’s & Don’ts with helpful tips and advice to ensure a successful Havasupai camping trip.
Backpacking for Beginners: Wilderness 101 Tips
The backcountry is waiting! Pick a trail, pack your gear, and go.
How to Avoid Ticks While Hiking
Learn tips for identifying and avoiding ticks while hiking and know what to do if you get bitten.
Pacific Crest Trail: 20 Meeting Points for Friends and Family
From start to finish, here are the 20 easiest and best places to meet up with friends and family while thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
Tips for Visiting Thru-Hiking Friends on the Pacific Crest Trail
Tips and advice for meeting up with friends and family while thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and how they can support you on your hike.
11 Tips for Hiking the PCT from a Solo Female Thru-Hiker
Learn the best tips for hiking the PCT from a solo female thru-hiker who successfully completed all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.
How to Avoid Getting Lost While Hiking
It’s easy to avoid getting lost while hiking with the right set of tools and trail-smarts. Learn simple ways to not get lost in the woods with these tips.
How to Read A Topographic Map
Trail map reading for hikers. Learn key features & tips for how to read a topographic map to help you navigate and understand contour lines on the trail.
How to Prevent Altitude Sickness While Hiking at Elevation
Heading to a high elevation? Read our tips to prevent altitude sickness while hiking & traveling. From altitude sickness symptoms to prevention and treatment.
Eliminating Hiking Foot Pain: Foot Rehab for the Outdoor Enthusiast
Hiking foot pain is not just annoying it’s fairly common. We share our favorite exercises to rehab your feet and keep them happy on the trail.
Leave No Trace: How to Choose a Campsite
Learn how to choose a campsite that obeys regulations and follows Leave No Trace guidelines.
13 Tips for Backpacking with a Dog
Want to take your canine companion on the trail? Here’s how to get ready for your first overnight backpacking trip together.
How to Plan Your Pacific Crest Trail Resupply Strategy
Learn how to plan your PCT resupply strategy step-by-step including resupply strategy options, how to select resupply points, and more.
Ultralight Backpacking: 11 Tips for Shaving Weight
Want to shed weight from your backpacking setup? Get 11 practical ultralight backpacking tips that will help you shave pounds from your load – all without sacrificing comfort.
Wildlife Safety Tips & How to Prevent Dangerous Encounters
Learn basic wildlife safety tips & what to do if you see an animal on the trail.
What are Rock Cairns & Why You Shouldn’t Build Them
What are those rock structures on the trail? Understand the importance of rock cairns, who builds them, and what they are & aren’t for.
Desert Backpacking Tips, Gear, & Safety
These desert backpacking tips will help you prepare for adventure from what gear to bring, where to go, and how to stay cool and safe.