There are 3 main things to consider when looking for a backpacking food:High calorie/weight ratio to leverage more energy per unit weight carried,High protein and fat content as they're digested … [Read more...] about Cheese for Backpacking: Recommendations and Shelf Lives
Basics
Hiking Basics: Planning Considering Time and Distance
The first time I went on a backpacking trip, my friend, an experienced hiker, planned the route. We didn't walk a lot at all although I was confident - so around the campfire that night we bet on … [Read more...] about Hiking Basics: Planning Considering Time and Distance
Butane Canisters: Things a Hiker Needs to Know
Butane is a vaporous gas that is stored under pressure to provide a fuel source. Highly flammable, butane burns to form water vapor and carbon dioxide. It's sometimes mixed with propane and is used in … [Read more...] about Butane Canisters: Things a Hiker Needs to Know
Lower Back Pain After Hiking
I was hiking this spring, enjoying the first glimpse of the morning sun peeking over the hills and a soft, cool breeze on my face. The only company I had was the birds singing and the sound of leaves … [Read more...] about Lower Back Pain After Hiking
Our Favorite Thing: Why Do Hikers Eat So Much Peanut Butter
​Whenever I am on a hike, I like to carry along a meal or a snack to keep me going. I notice that my fellow hikers do the same, and most of them are making room in their backpacks for some form of … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Thing: Why Do Hikers Eat So Much Peanut Butter