WANT TO FISH IN PEACE - GO BACKPACKING
Backpacking and fly fishing go together like peanut butter and jelly. They both benefit from one another when combined. For backpacking, fly fishing provides a source of fun, a great way to pass the time while at camp, and a great way to put food in your belly.
PLANNING A SUCCESSFUL BACKPACKING TRIP IN 5 STEPS
You’re itching to get into the backcountry. Whether you want to backpack for a night or a week, this article will set you on the right path.
I’m planning to do the Art Loeb Trail here in Western North Carolina”s Pisgah National Forest. As I begin planning this trip I thought I’d share my process and the 5 tips you could use to plan your next trip.
Choosing a Emergency Shelter
As part of the ten essentials, carrying an emergency shelter can save your life. There are several types of emergency shelters to protect you from wind and rain in case you get stranded or injured on the trail.
Ten Essentials Every Backpacker Should Have in Their Pack
Packing the “Ten Essentials” whenever your planning and multi day trip into the backcountry, just a day hike, is a good habit. Yes, on a short day trip you may use only a few of them or none at all, it’s when something goes sideways that you’ll thank yourself later for carrying these items that just might save your life!
Top Ten Backpacking Trips in the U.S.
What makes for a great backpacking trip? Certainly great scenery is a must. An element of adventure always helps too. While there’s definitely something inspirational about a walk in the wild, some of the finest trips in the country can be done in a few days.
How to Hang a Bear Bag
If you’re heading into bear country, it’s absolutely vital to store your food and other scented items safely out of reach from hungry bears. This protects you, the bears, and the overall experience you’ll have outdoors.
Rules for Picking the Perfect Campsite
There are numerous considerations to bear in mind when choosing the perfect campsite. It’s late. Your shoulders are tired from carrying a pack, or your ass is tired from driving on rutted roads, and all you want is to find a camping spot and stay. But before you commit to the first place that suggests it could house a tent, there are a couple of questions you’ll want to ask yourself: