I’m going to be straight up with you here. I consider backpacking gear to be a necessary inconvenience in the pursuit of backpacking simply. If I could get out into the woods for a few days without having to feel like a packhorse I think I would probably do that. That being said there is a lot of really great gear being designed and made for us wilderness wanderers that can really increase the comfort and livability of our trips. Modern fabrics are getting lighter and stronger every day so ...

Backpacking can be a fun and exciting adventure in nature, but making it through in the outdoors with only your gear is a hazardous threat for somebody without any backpacking experience. Before even preparing your first backpacking journey, become knowledgeable about typical terms, the required gear and equipment, and outside mishap reaction and emergency treatment procedures. Read respectable books and guides to get a much better understanding of backpacking before heading out by yourself. Out...