The Ten Essentials
Packing the “Ten Essentials” whenever you step into the backcountry, even on day hikes, is a good habit. True, on … Read more
How To… Avoid Getting Sick When You Travel
Being an adventurous traveler is a good thing, but having health issues during your journey is not the way anyone … Read more
How To… Identify and Treat Altitude Sickness
You don’t have to be climbing the south face of Annapurna to encounter altitude sickness. Anyone who is hiking, trekking … Read more
How To… Use Insect Repellents
Biting insects can mar an otherwise perfect day outdoors, and they have the potential to transmit serious diseases. A little … Read more
How To… Use a Compass
Finding your campsite, a spectacular viewpoint or your way back out of the back country won’t always be simple tasks. … Read more
How To… Address Hydration Basics
The adult human body is about 60 percent water, and even light exercise can deplete that percentage, leaving you feeling … Read more
How To…Waterproof Walking Boots
Because almost all walking boots are factory-treated with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish, new boots rarely require treatment out … Read more
How To… Choose a Hydration Pack
Hydration packs are designed principally to transport water and make drinking convenient and efficient. In fact, with most hydration packs, … Read more
How To… Prevent and Care For Blisters
The first blister probably occurred shortly after the first humans strapped something on their feet to protect them from primeval … Read more
How To… Read a Topo Map
Learning to read that paper topo map (short for topographic map) is essential. Your map will then be able to … Read more
