Gear & Resources
Tents, tarps and bivies
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Your choices for a home away from home. Camping shelters have come a long way since they were used as nomadic housing for our…
Read MoreSleeping Bags and Sleeping Pads
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Making sure you sleep comfortably in the great outdoors. Some of your most important gear for a multiday hike (or any camping trip) is…
Read MoreAll about Binoculars
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Get up close with nature and wildlife! The basics about binoculars One of the reasons we hike is to view and enjoy nature. But…
Read MoreBackpacks – Fit and Features
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Carry everything you need for your hike. Unless you’ve got some big pockets, every hiker needs a backpack to carry the 10 Essentials with…
Read MoreHiking Boots
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Find the right boot for your hiking needs. The most basic and essential piece of equipment that each hiker should own is good footwear.…
Read MoreOutdoor Photography
Why do hikers carry cameras? Maybe it’s because of majestic, snow-capped peaks, bordered by aquamarine lakes; delicate petals of tiny wildflowers, lining the edge of the trail as it winds…
Read MoreWater Purification
Click here for a printer-friendly PDF Use one of these techniques to make sure your water is safe to drink. Clean drinking water. This should be at the top of…
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