Some times, no matter how carefully you plan a trip things just go wrong. Sh*t happens as they say. A piece of gear will break unexpectedly, something important will get accidentally left behind, that carefully planned resupply won’t arrive on time, or someone will get hurt – it could be a myriad of scenarios and at some [..Read More..]
Gear Lists – Not Just For Gram Weenies!
For reasons unknown to me, a lot of backpackers think that making a detailed gear list is the sign of an ultralight fanatic or that you’ve crossed over to the UL darkside and become a dreaded gram weenie. I’m here to tell you otherwise. It’s true that a gear list can be an extremely powerful [..Read More..]
What’s Your Biggest Gear Mistake?
We’re always showing off our latest and greatest gear and discussing the best possible ways to do things – usually based on our experiences gained through trial and error. So that got me wondering, what are some of the biggest mistakes (errors) you’ve made? Whether it’s a bad gear purchase that at the time seemed [..Read More..]
Ultralight Backpacking Boot Camp
The Ultralight Backpacking Boot Camp is a six – nine week online course designed for beginner-to-intermediate backpackers. It covers everything including philosophy, gear, and techniques to give you the confidence to explore wild places with a pack that weighs less than 10 pounds! The course is being offered by Ryan Jordan – ultralight backpacking guru, [..Read More..]
Online Walking Time Calculator
I came across a really useful online walking time calculator during my daily reading and decided to share it with you all. It’s pretty flexible and can even help you adjust your times to account for ascents (Naismith’s Rule) and fatigue (Tranter’s Corrections). Worth checking out and bookmarking! Naismith’s Rule:Is named after the Scottish climber [..Read More..]
