When traveling out into the backcountry, one of the ten essentials you should carry is some form of medical kit. We take you through some of the more common ailments, what to supplies to look for and ultimately which products are the best first aid kits for backpacking or hiking.
Prevention and remedial treatments for chafing while hiking are easy to learn and apply, and in this article, we’ll be taking you through each of them step by step.
Buying a pre-made backpacking first aid kit may save a lot of hassle, but we believe that building your own is the way to go. Follow us as we show you why & how.
Venturing outside can be a messy endeavor. However, it is important to understand the environmental impacts that using soap outdoors will entail. Check out our guide on the best biodegradable soap, why you should be using one & how to keep clean & LNT compliant.
If you are heading out on the trail and want to keep clean without the bulk of a regular towel, then you should consider investing in a lightweight microfiber backpacking towel. We’ve put 7 of the best backpacking towels on the market through their paces and break down our recommendations based on your needs.
Mosquitos can turn any hiking trip into an exercise in anger management. However, we are here with a wealth of tips on mosquito bite prevention and treatment that will let you enjoy your time in even the most mosquito-infested backpacking locations
Spend enough time outdoors, and you’re sure to encounter that dastardly villain commonly known as poison ivy rash. Learning how to identify and treat the rash is a valuable skill to have if you plan to spend much time trekking around the backcountry. Check out our guide to find out how.
One of the seven principals of Leave No Trace tackles the issue of human waste, so on a personal level, how do we accomplish this? We’ll guide you through the what? the why? the when? and the how? of digging a cathole in the woods.