Articles About Safety

The idea of backpacking alone can be both exhilarating and terrifying. For many, the thought of venturing into the wilderness without the comfort of companions brings up a host of fears: “What if...

Storing dehydrated food for backpacking trips is not the same as building a long-term emergency pantry. Most trail food is prepared to be used within a few weeks or months, not stored for years. Th...

Keeping food inside your tent is one of the most common and most dangerous mistakes in the backcountry. Whether you're backpacking, canoe camping, or setting up a multi-day basecamp, improper food ...

You’re camped by a serene lake, the air thick with the scent of pine, except it’s not just pine. It’s smoke. Off in the distance, a mountain glows orange, plumes billowing smoke into a sky th...