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BACKPACKING TENTS  

Hikers have three main forms of shelter. They include backpacking tents, bags, and tarps. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages. This article will discuss...

A backpacking tent can come in many different designs. To choose the perfect tent, you have to consider the space you'll need and the weather conditions in the area. Some of the types include A-frame, tunnel, dome, and freestanding. This article will...

There are many different styles and types of backpacking tents. There are a few things you need to take into considering before buying one. This article will...

One of the main things you will need while hiking in the wild is shelter. When you are planning your trip, you need to decide between using backpacking hammocks or tents. There are many benefits of using hammocks. This article will discuss...

If you're an experienced backpacking enthusiast, you know preparing for a backpacking trip is not to be taken lightly. Before you can begin your first step on your backpacking journey, you have to ensure that you have gathered all the proper backpacking equipment.

When it comes to backpacking, especially if you're new, there is backpacking equipment which you can often overlook. The most important attribute your backpacking equipment can have is that it must be light weight.

Choosing an appropriate tent can increase the enjoymnent of hiking and backpacking trips and adventures. If you are a beginning hiker, here are tips to help you select a good tent for your personal requiremehnts.

This articles discusses what to take with you on a backpacking photography trip.

Some first hand advice about where to go, what to do, and what to look out for when backpacking in Costa Rica.

This author thinks that ultra light backpacking is the way to go, but if you don't mind the extra weight, there are some great outdoor products on the market to make sure anyone can have a comfortable outdoors adventure.

While hiking June Pfieffer state park in Big Sur California this year, I learned several lessons the hard way. I wish to save future hikers the struggles that I have brought upon myself by passing on some tips to make their trips more enjoyable.

Avoiding bear confrontations is really a matter of common sense, according to wildlife officials.

Some easy things you can do to save money when you backpack across Europe.

Review of the National Trust Wasdale Head Campsite in Cumbria, England. Camping in the Lake District.

Three Hawaii backpackers set off to hike from sea level to the highest point on the island of Maui, a 10,000 foot elevation gain.

Backpacking is when an individual packs his or her gear into a knapsack and hits the trail. This gear must include food, a canteen of water, and a compact folding tent. A hiker's trip includes at least one overnight stay in the wilderness

If you enjoy camping, hiking or backpacking, and are looking for a tent to cover your needs, consider a great alternative - the hamock! These camping shelters are lightweight, economical, comfortable, and easy to set up.

Insure maximum comfort by learning how to properly pack your backpack. How you organize your bag can make all of the difference!

Fleeing the failure of his relationship, a man seeks the wilderness and finds much more.

A re-enactment of the last US horse mounted cavalry campaign from the original starting point to Columbus, NM.

Hiking the Batona Trail, located in southern New Jersey's Pine Barrens, meant trekking across fourteen miles of sugar sand, heavily wooded areas, and uphill slopes.

Summer is almost here and that means kids will be driving you crazy to go to camp. If you live in Virginia you should check out some of these camps for the kids.

When someone plans on hiking in the great state of Oregon they need to be prepared. Every part of the sate has different conditions that can affect the course of the hike

If you have an outdoorsman (or woman) on your shopping list, and know nothing about the brands, here's some advice to point you in the right direction.

My true and personal account of a bear "disturbance" while hiking in the Grand Tetons in Wyoming.