You might think that hiking in winter means bundling up like you’re going on an expedition into the arctic tundra, but this isn’t true at all! If you know what to wear when hiking in cold weather, you’ll stay dry and warm even on the coldest days. Yes! By wearing the right clothes for hiking …
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 …
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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 …
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The very reason you plan a hike in the rain, whether it be because today is your only day to do so or if you are in an area where it rains often, planning for your trek will ensure that not only do you stay dry but you also stay safe. Mostly though you want …
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Are you feeling a little overwhelmed with all the different philosophies about what to pack for a day hike? First, one article says carry next to nothing when you backpack because minimalism is the way to go. Then the following article has a hundred items on the list and tells you that you will die …
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