Tips & How To's

Animal Tracks Identification Guide | Animal Footprint ID Charts

Are Black Bears Dangerous? Map of Black Bear Attacks Since 2011

What's the Average Hiking Speed? Calculate Your Pace on the Trail

THE Ultimate Backpacking Checklist

The 10 Backpacking Essentials: PDF Checklist

Bear Scat Identification

Backpacking Tips for Beginners

Chamois Cream 101

7 Best Foot Balms and How to Use

Best Insect Repellents

The 5 Best Travel Insurances for 2022

10 Best Ultralight Tarp Shelters and Configurations

Bicycle Touring 101 | How to Start

Bikepacking 101

Guide to Bushwhacking 101

Contour Lines and Topo Maps

Bear Bells 101 | Do They Really Work or Not?

Guide to Mountain Glissading

THE Guide to Hammock Camping

How to Cut Water Weight: A Backpacker's Guide to Hydration

How to Hang a Bear Bag (4 Easy Steps)

Poison Ivy Identification Guide

How to Pack a Backpack

How to Prevent and Treat Chafing

How to Read Hiking Trail Signs, Markers and Blazes

How to Remove a Tick Safely

How to Setup Guylines and Stake Down a Tent

How to Start a Fire Without a Lighter (or Matches) | 12 Methods

How to Tie Knots

How to Use a Compass | Land Navigation 101

How to Wash a Sleeping Bag | Hand Wash AND Machine Wash

Leukotape for Blister Prevention

Lightning Safety Tips for Hiking

Living with Lyme Disease

Map Colors 101

How to Use Moleskin for Blisters

MYOG: Make Your Own Gear

National Park vs. National Forest

Backpacking with a Pee Bottle

Permethrin Insect Spray

Poisonous Plants Identification Guide

Snake Bite Kits 101

Stealth Camping Guide

Strike Anywhere Matches

Guide to Tent Footprints

Tent Seam Sealer: How to Apply

Tooth Powder 101

8 Types of Bears Compared (Identification Guide)

Ultralight Backpacking First Aid Kit (DIY)

42 Ultralight Backpacking Tips: How to Shave Pack Weight

THE Complete Guide to Ultramarthons

The Universal Edibility Test

Guide to Whoopie Slings

THE Ultimate Guide to Winter Hiking