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It’s 3am. You’re snuggled up like a baby caterpillar in a cozy cocoon and then… it happens. You realize you gotta pee like a racehorse and know there’s about a 25-second decision window before a ha...

What To Do When You Gotta Poo… Ahh, poop. The one thing we all do, yet no one wants to talk about. Ok, yeah it is kinda gross, but also necessary, and when you’re on the trail and nature calls… yo...

Heat-related injuries can not only << be >> dangerous but can sneak up on you… QUICK. Take the proper steps to prepare your body and prevent injuries so you can brave the unknown witho...

Found a tick on my friend… now they must be on ME!  Phantom sensations often happen on the trail… you know, you spot a tick on your hiking buddy and for the next few hours, you catch yourself itchi...

Are you tired of waking up as Cranky McCrankerPants because you didn't get a restful night's sleep in the wild?  #1 How about waking up to see you've got a dripping wet, muddy pack from the Missi...

Mountain House Freeze-Dried Food Review   Plenty of backpackers enjoy the convenience of freeze-dried meals on the trail. Throw some water in a pot over your fire or pocket stove and pour it in th...

Using the Puffle camping quilt is super easy! It transforms from Under Quilt to Top Quilt to Sleeping Bag and you can link multiple Puffle together! Watch this video to see it in action! Read on: ...

For many backpackers, freeze-dried meals are a go-to during multi-day trips. When you’re active and constantly burning calories on the trail, the ease of just adding water to your food, or maybe no...

From backpackers to astronauts, freeze-dried meals have been a staple for years, providing a quick and easy meal when cooking just isn’t an option… or at least not a convenient one.  But where did ...