Over many years of backpacking, I've come to count my pack cover as an essential item for several reasons. If you haven't seen one, a pack cover is a reusable nylon covering that slips over your pack...

Wondering what type of first aid kit you need, or what it should have in it? First Aid kits are obviously essential to make sure you can cope with any medical emergencies that might occur, but...

Tips on choosing the proper headlamp. Brightness, beam components, life, and more. Headlamps are a great choice for lights. It's very convenient to have a hands-free device. The perfect headlamp...

Caring for and avoiding blisters to prevent them from ruining your hike. Generating a lot of friction on one area of skin will cause it to heat up, and the layers of skin will separate. The body...

The basics on how to select the materials and types for your pots, pans, utensils, and more! Choosing the proper cookware is essential to providing you with fast, clean, and efficient meals. You...

The types of sleeping pads, and which ones are best for you. In many ways, sleeping pads are more important than sleeping bags for making sure you get a good sleep. Sleeping bags have insulation...