Choosing a Tent

by on May 12, 2011

Hiking and camping are favorite activities for people that love the outdoors. Whether you enjoy camping with your family, one other friend or solo camping it is essential for you to organize your gear before you set out on your expedition.

The main item of equipment if you are planning to rough it, would be the type of backpacking tent that you choose to set-up. Of course this will be largely determined by the number of people that will be sleeping, but if it is only you and one other person you may want to consider the Mountain Hardwear EV 2 tent as a sturdy, lightweight and quality 2 person tent option.

In this article, we will discuss some points to consider when choosing the perfect tent for your camping or hiking adventure. [click to continue…]

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Finding the Backpack

by on May 5, 2011

The most important piece of equipment that you will need for your hiking trip is your hiking backpack, so you will definitely want to do the research needed to discover the perfect pack for you.

There are many different brands and models to choose from whether you decide to go with a trusted and higher end product, such as the North Face Catalyst 75 model or other brands such as Kelty, Osprey or one of several other companies to choose from. This is probably the most important item you will buy because it will most likely be your biggest gear investment and this is the thing that you will notice the most if you do not choose the best fit for you. [click to continue…]

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