How-To

In our plugged-in society, there are plenty of barriers to backcountry adventuring. There rules and regulations, guidelines and guide books, lists for the 10 Essentials & Leave No Trace, and don’t get me started on terms like R-value, Base Weight, Packed-size, Gore-tex, Dernier, blah, blah, blah…

Whether you’re an occasional adventurer looking to make the jump to the backcountry, or a city mouse outfitting yourself for a day hike, the articles below endeavor to answer many of the common questions that come up around the outdoors.