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With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Sunday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in June 2021. Next week, Kate and I will be joining a friend in Colorado for a backpacking trip. […]
Whether you're looking for tips on how to pack efficiently or ways to stay safe and comfy in the backcountry, we've got you with these 25 backpacking hacks.
Backpacking shouldn't be synonymous with pain and suffering. Avoid these backpacking mistakes so you can be prepared, feel confident backpacking!
Whether you add these to your bucket list or book a ticket right away, it’s never a bad thing to dream about the best hiking destinations worldwide.
Make sure you have the 10 essentials for a safe and enjoyable day hike with this checklist. From safety items, headlamps, shelter, and more.
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For our second year in a row in Slovakia we, once again, picked the High Tatras region. As I wrote in my previous posts, hiking in High Tatras is an amazing experience – moderately difficult but so…
I recently spent some time exploring the Italian Dolomites and now I am convinced that it's one of the most beautiful places on earth!I've lived in mountainous places such as Colorado and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, and traveled to destinations like Peru, Alaska, Switzerland, and New Zealand... and nothing quite prepared me for the jagged peaks of the Dolomites. The scenery literally had us laughing out loud at its sheer beauty and scale! In this blog post I am sharing all the details about our fall road trip around the Dolomites, including everything you need to know to plan your
You don't need blue skies for a beautiful elopement day. This overcast hiking elopement in Tirol is absolute perfection.
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If you are new to backpacking and you want a beginners backpacking destination : choose Angel Island State Park. WHY? Because there is water on the island which means you carry less weight and it only takes you about one … Continued
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Although we might know we should be more prepared when we go outdoors, it’s easy to hit the trail with nothing more than a water bottle sometimes. It can seem like enough. But is it really?
What you need to know before your first backpacking trip, complete with budget and beginner-friendly gear recommendations to get you trail-ready.
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Discover the best backpacking backpacks for women. These packs are comfortable, lightweight, easy to organize and can handle heavy loads.
Prepping for your next adventure might be easier than you think. Get trail ready at a nearby gym - or even in the comfort of your own home - with these handy tips!
Best Hiking Backpacks Best hiking backpacks is one of the most important pieces of gear that you’ll need when hiking. Since you will be wearing it for a few hours at a time, you need to pick the r…
Everything you need to know to successfully hike the famous Tour du Mont Blanc (TMB), through France, Switzerland, and Italy.
If you enjoy camping and hiking, take it to the next level with backpacking. Here's a primer on how to get ready for your first trip.
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We're back to full time travelling and having thoroughly tested out our new gear, these are the 9 things that have made a HUGE difference to us.
The Award-Winning blog, "Girl on a Hike, follows hiking enthusiast Alicia, and her hiking companion, Charlie, a Golden Lab, on their outdoor adventures.
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Everyone always goes on about the advantages but nobody mentions the disadvantages of hiking... well, here they are!
If you're going camping or hiking, you'll need a backpack. Check out our guide on how to pack a rucksack so you can squeeze in everything you need.
You want the best safety tips for snowshoers before you hit the snow! Hiking For Her shares the best snowshoeing safety tips right here.
When I first got into backpacking, there was so much I didn't know which led me to make plenty of beginner mistakes. Know these before you go!
If you love camping, you know the importance of getting a good night's sleep. It can make all the difference between waking up ready to take off on a hiking adventure or stumbling out of the tent needing to clutch a cup of coffee first. In this gear review on Elegear’s Self Inflating Memory Foam Sleeping Pad, we cover all the details about the cool new innovative technology that combines the luxurious comfort of memory foam with the convenience of self-inflation.
After months of research, hours of deliberation, and a few trial and errors, it all comes down to this. Here is the gear I will be carrying for the next six months: The Big Three 1. Backpack: Osprey Aura AG This has been, by far, the single piece of gear I have gone back and forth the most on. I bought my pack a few years ago when I first started backpacking. She has been with me on all my backpacking trips. ...
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