Choosing a backcountry campsite ultimately comes down to three things: Safety, Leave No Trace and Comfort.  I’ll break them down here, as well as give some tips so you always

Ultralight backpackers have a reputation for being elitist snobs.  Why? Probably because so much of the ultralight style is based on gear.  And guess what? Most ultralight gear is EXPENSIVE. 

If you are ready to upgrade to an ultralight backpack, you’ll quickly realize that most UL packs are EXPENSIVE.  An UL pack from a well-known brand can easily cost more

Drip-drying is fine for day hikes.  If you are going hiking for longer though,  things can get funky quickly if you don’t wipe.  I used to pack toilet paper out

Want to cut weight from your pack? Use less fuel? Or make meal cleanup easier when backpacking and hiking? Here are just some of the cool backpacking hacks I’ve picked

I know everyone is trying to cut weight from their hiking packs in an effort to go ultralight.  But, there is such thing as “stupid light.” It’s really not worth

There are now a lot of great ultralight power banks for backpacking. However, one interesting solution is to use 18650 batteries and use them as a power source.  To make

Good backpacking sleeping pads will help you sleep comfortably, insulate you from the cold ground, and last through multiple trips.  But the “best” sleeping pads can cost well over $200. 

Not sure whether to bring a solar panel or power bank on your hike? As one backpacker said, “”It seems like we go through this same question, again and again.”

Yes, there is a right way and a wrong way to wash dishes when backpacking.  You’ll need to make sure that you don’t contaminate water sources, get dishwater around camp