There is nothing like the excitement of dumping out your Christmas stocking and exploring all the small treats inside. Yes, even for us grown-ups! In our home, everyone from 1 to 70 gets a filled Christmas stocking. That means Santa needs to find lots of really cool small and inexpensive gift items. To help Santa …
Stocking Stuffers for Hikers: 40 Fantastic Gift Ideas Read More »
When you want very personal gifts for your favorite hiker, something that says how much you care, Etsy is the place to look. The artists and crafters on Etsy create gifts with a passion for their art. We found unique hiking gifts that can be personalized to show you were thinking only of your special …
12 Personalized and Unique Hiking Gifts: Give Something to Be Treasured Read More »
If you’re going hiking, biking or traveling through terrain that is wet, it’s time to learn how to waterproof a backpack. Backpacks are essential for carrying your gear and keeping it dry. However, most backpacks are water repellent, not waterproof. They only resist water to a point. In heavy rain, water may leak in through …
How to Waterproof a Backpack: 7 Ways to Keep Gear Dry Read More »
Summer is when you want to spend as much time outside as possible, but heat waves can make this difficult. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t go enjoy a day in nature. You just need to be prepared. If you don’t take precautions while hiking in hot weather, your body may suffer from dehydration, heat exhaustion …
Hiking In Hot Weather: Guide to Staying Cool and Safe Read More »
Hiking in the rain can suck if you get wet and cold, and if your gear gets soaked through. I thought I was well prepared for rain until we spent a week camping and hiking in the rain in Alaska. Rain is sneaky and manages to find every little opportunity to sneak into your clothes …
