Starting off on the right foot
Walking, hiking or backpacking is one of the most uncomplicated ways to connect with the natural world.
Starting off on the right foot Read More »
Walking, hiking or backpacking is one of the most uncomplicated ways to connect with the natural world.
Starting off on the right foot Read More »
The Yukon is a pretty incredible place, but with so much wide, empty wilderness, few people and limited technology capacity in backcountry areas, it’s important to remember to prepare, plan and train before you venture out there.
Are you prepared to survive Yukon’s wilderness? Read More »
Sometimes when you’re in the bush you need lots of calories, but you don’t have lots of time (or energy) left at the end of
Bush Gypsy’s Banquette Read More »
After 15 countries, 34 cities and 99 days backpacking through Europe I can honestly say that it was not the big name cities that ended
Unexpected Awesomeness Read More »
You can’t beat the price: $35 for a bed, $80-$95 for the private couple/family room or $25 for a place to pitch your tent, including
A Place to Wander… and A Place to Stay Read More »
Since people come in different lengths, so do packs. Most quality packs have frame adjustments to lengthen and shorten the unit. Some have no adjustments, but that’s fine if it fits you at the length it is. Don’t buy it simply because the price is right.
Gruelling. Gruelling is the word used to describe the West Coast Trail in the official online guidebook. The trail is a 75-kilometre backpacking trek, situated
Hiking the West Coast Trail Read More »
If you are interested in sheep-hunting or high country backpacking, then your tent may be the most important item you will ever own. Suffer through
The Tent: A True Survival Item Read More »
Fruit Leather is a chewy fruit roll or bar made by blending and drying fresh fruit into a leathery consistency. If it is kept cool
Home-Made Trail Snacks Read More »
I haven’t had any freeze-dried back-packing meals for a long time. They may have changed, but I always found them to be very expensive with
Budget meals for backpacking Read More »
Backpackers of the world, unite! You have nothing to lose but your shame. I’ve been a regular backpack wearer for only a year, since forsaking
A Little Off the Top: A Call to Arms Read More »