There is no surprise that I have a post dedicated to first-aid kits– they are that important. And they are not just for emergencies. I have used my kit to manage broken nails, bug bites, scrapes, trip-ruining blisters, and more. Addressing these issues as they come up prevents a bigger…
Fall foliage in bloom at Pikes Peak National Forest
Not all backpackers are created identically. The call of the wild speaks to each of us differently. Are you the type of backpacker striving to complete the Triple Crown? Or maybe you wish to experience the beauty of a thru-hike without the time commitment. There is certainly nothing wrong with…
It is my sincerest belief that the ego is to nature as oil is to water: the two do not mix. Whenever I reflect on my less-than-favorable trips, what they all have in common is an unchecked ego. For my ego, with its insatiable appetite for more, has too often…
Nearly all backpackers have experienced this at least once. A trip in which more is packed than is necessary, and for the rest of the trip, you are paying the price for the added burden. It may not seem like a problem when packing at home. While packing, it’s easy…
The topic of what to pack for a backpacking trip can get overcomplicated. There are the obvious items, such as a tent and a sleeping bag. It would be downright silly to go without a first-aid kit or a water filter. But to bring or not to bring trekking poles,…
