Camping And Hiking Gear

Camping and hiking gear are a must for all hikers and outdoor adventure lovers. Providing safety and comfort, and making our adventures possible, they are mandatory for hikers.

Winter Backcountry Safety Using GPS Tracking Units

Tragic headlines describing the death and injury to back country users during the avalanche season are becoming more common place. Skiers, snowmobilers, hunters and winter campers are finding that this year’s heavy snow pack has created a high avalanche risk in places that normally would not experience the threat. Most back country users are equipped with GPS tracking units, Avalanche locator beacons, probes, and shovels in an effort to minimize risk.

Five Life Skills for BackCountry Enjoyment

As outdoor enthusiasts spend more and more time in our backcountry, a handful of skills become more and more essential. All of these skills are easy to learn and add considerably to the overall enjoyment of spending time out-of-doors. The key word here is enjoyment. In order to enjoy ourselves, we must be comfortable with ourselves and our surroundings. This is especially true in the backcountry. So let’s talk about life skills that, when mastered, will lead to heightened enjoyment as we find ourselves off the beaten path.

5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your BackCountry Gear

Time out of doors is a precious commodity to the outdoor enthusiast – but are we getting the most out of this time. One way to ensure maximum backcountry enjoyment is to get the most possible value from the gear you acquire and use.