A while back, I asked all of you on Instagram if you knew the difference between a travel water filter and a travel water purifier. It seems you all were pretty divided – almost 50/50 – and that’s fair. Because,
Hello from Colombia! Or should I say, hola?!? (Nope, I should definitely not say that). Any-w-ayyyys….I’m officially on the road and kicking off my South America travels with the country that sits at the top of the continent. I was
For whatever reason, “hiking in the rain” just doesn’t conjure up the same romantic scene in my head as “dancing in the rain does.” Honestly, it sounds downright unpleasant. Especially if the right hiking rain gear isn’t included in that
So, you’ve decided that you need a backpack and have a good idea of what volume you want. Fitting a backpacking pack is the next piece of the puzzle. So, how should a backpack fit? The answer to that might
Backpack sizes are confusing. I get it. There seems to be an endless array of options and volumes (measured in liters, no less). Plus, backpacks come with so many different styles, attachments, zippers and damn pockets just don’t always make
“What’s the difference between a daypack and backpack?” This is a question a lot of beginner backpackers have. If you’re new to hiking or camping or have never fallen into the rabbit hole that is the sporting gear section in
A while back, I decided to check out a workshop on solar cooking, thinking I might pick up a thing or two for future bicycle and backpacking trips (I also shared this post, here). In my head, I think I