Most tents don’t smell very fresh when you first pull it out of the bag. If you pull your tent out and it smells like puke them you have a real problem.

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The average trail-running shoes are either racers or trainers. My lightweight SpeedCross 2 succeeds at being both: Large shock-absorbing rubber outsole lugs make up for the thin midsole cushioning. With the shoe’s soft-flexing and a low-to-the-ground profile, it clings to all types of terrain.

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Do you leave your sleeping bag in that tight little stuffsack that came with your bag? If you do you are slowly damaging you last line of defense between you and the cold.

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If you are like most people you forgot something on your last camping trip. This might put an end to it.

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Need backpacking or hiking equipment? Here is a list of the best, biggest, and most trusted sites on the Web for buying outdoor gear. There are many places on the Web to spend your money, but we think these 8 sites are the best sites for buying outdoor equipment from. Our conclusion is based […]

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Sleeping pads are your best defense against the cold and moisture coming up off the ground. They will go a long way to help keep you warm and comfortable on your next hiking, camping, or backpacking trip. The information given here will help you pick a sleeping pad that right for you.

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The Marmot Sawtooth is one of the highest rated 3 season sleeping bags you will find. The 15 degree bag keeps you a little warmer than your average 3 season bag.

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Your tent can be subject to a lot of abuse. Climbing in and out of your tent with dirty clothes, boots and all of your gear can cause a build up in the teeth of your tents zippers. Here is a few things to do to keep those zippers stick free.

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My friend Jason and his son Tim have been going on backpacking trips together since the boy was 8 years old. Living in Colorado makes it easy to try new places to backpack without leaving the state. Their latest trip to Mesa Verda National Park was one they will never forget.

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I have had many Coleman stoves over the years. Even though they don’t always have the newest cool looking designs Coleman concentrates on making a stove that always works.

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A group of 3 of my friends and I went on a camping and mountain biking trip to West Virginia. On the trip up from South Carolina, Jake kept going on about how great his new camping equipment was. He had invested over $800 in a new sleeping bag and tent. It was […]

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A pair of backpackers reported to be husband and wife have been startling hikers all over Colorado. Most of their sightings have been on remote back country trails. That all changed last week when the two were spotted on a very busy trail in the hills above Fort Collins, Colorado.

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A bandana can be one of the most useful items in your hiking and backpacking arsenal. On your next trip bring along 2 bandanas and experiment with them to see just how useful they can be.

Here are 10 good reasons to bring at least one bandana along on your next hike.

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Over my many years of camping I have seen some horrible things done to mountain streams. I have pulled countless beer cans and soda bottles from otherwise pristine water. My friends and I try our best to leave a creek or river in better shape than the way we found it. Sometimes even I can […]

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If you like to get out and really travel the country, the new replacement for The National Parks Pass is a great investment for the family.

This pass allows you and the occupants of your vehicle (up to four total adults) free entrance to all National Parks. It replaces the Golden Eagle, Golden Age, and Golden […]

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