Collected Guides & Stories

Knowing how to hang a bear bag the right way protects your meals and reduces the chance of unwanted wildlife encounters.

Your Backpacking Trip Is Your Own

The bandanna. This lightweight, versatile square of fabric is the unsung hero of the trail, capable of transforming into a tool, a comfort, or even a lifesaver.

The wilderness calls with a promise of adventure, but stepping into unfamiliar terrain—be it a rugged mountain trail, a dense forest, or a sprawling urban jungle—can stir doubt.

Is this backpacking? Bushwhacking? Trekking? To me, they’re one journey—hauling a pack into the wild, often where no trail exists.

Even in the wet, cold, static conditions where oilskin shines, modern gear is the safer bet.

The forest doesn’t ask for reverence. It demands competence.

This isn’t a casual stroll—it’s a high-stakes game, and nature’s the dealer.

Each trip builds your mental toolkit.

Solo backpacking’s wall: dark, fear, a rustle like a roar. Prep quiets it—proof you belong.

Disrespect leaves damage. Respect leaves something better. Whether it’s a forest or a conversation, how we treat whats in front of us matter

It’s not about grinding; it’s about outsmarting the chaos, thriving every step.

The Backpacker’s Ten outlines strategies to guide you on your journey.