We’ve all read gear lists on the essential items for backpacking… but have you considered what luxury backpacking items you want to add to your kit? Although they are not “must haves”, these items add a little more comfort to your backcountry camping adventure. Keep reading to find out the top 9 luxury items to…
Backpacking for Beginners: Must-Know Tips for Wilderness Camping
Sleeping outdoors, wild animals, carrying all your gear, pooping in the woods… backpacking can seem daunting if you haven’t done it before! Like most things though, backpacking and wilderness camping is something you get better at with practice. Everyone has to start somewhere! This guide shares with you all the essentials for getting out on…
Must-Know Backpacking Tips For Women
Backpacking can be incredibly empowering and fulfilling. There’s just something so amazing about being able to get yourself from point A to point B with everything you need to survive. For many women, realizing that they can complete the physical and mental challenges of backpacking can be life-changing. I have personally gained so much from…
9 Backpacking Mistakes to Avoid: Must Know Beginner Backpacking Tips
I’ve been taking regular backpacking trips for about 6 years now and have made my fair share of mistakes! In fact, thinking back on my first beginner backpacking trips, I probably made more mistakes than I even realized at the time. From carrying the wrong gear, to choosing a bad campsite, and sometimes putting myself…
How To Prepare for Hiking and Backpacking Trips
So you’ve decided you want to spend more time hiking and backpacking this summer. That’s awesome! Getting out into the backcountry is seriously one of the most rewarding things you can do. Though maybe it’s dawned on you these last couple of weeks that you need to get your butt into gear if you’re going…
Hiking Trail Etiquette Rules You Should Know and Follow
Following proper hiking trail etiquette rules can help create a positive outdoor experience for both you and others on the trail. While many of these are common courtesy, it is important to know what to do when presented with large crowds or in scenarios where you may find it difficult to proceed on the trail…
Joffre Lakes Hiking and Camping Guide: Explore Lower, Middle and Upper Joffre Lakes
Hiking and camping in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful experiences in all of British Columbia, Canada. With its lush, emerald forests and vivid turquoise waters – Joffre is the Canadian explorers’ dream. Before going myself, I had been told by many people that Joffre Lakes is a must-do hike…
First Time Solo Backpacking as a Woman
Solo backpacking as a woman for the first time can be intimidating, but once you overcome those initial fears it can be a really fun and empowering experience! In this blog post I am sharing solo backpacking tips for women and speaking about my own experience first time solo backpacking. First Time Solo Backpacking as…
How To Get Over Your Fears of First Time Backcountry Camping
I vividly remember my first time backcountry camping. Looking back, I had very little idea of what I was doing and I made a lot of preventable mistakes. Each backpacking trip since then has led to a gradual increase in my confidence and skills… and now I’ve spent countless nights in the wilderness! I’m guessing…