Backpacking

Why Dehydration Is Especially Dangerous For Senior Hikers

Isn’t it crazy that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated? We know how to drink, how much to drink to prevent dehydration, and we can make it flow out of our tap with just one twist. And yet our society is chronically dehydrated, especially the elderly. And because hiking can easily lead to dehydration, it’s …

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Is It Safe To Camp Under a Tree? (& What To Watch Out For)

Camping under a tree doesn’t sound like such a bad idea, right? The shade it provides seems like a brilliant solution to avoiding the unbearable heat on a summer morning. It’s a problem that every camper who likes to sleep in struggles with. But here’s the problem: branches and trees can collapse at any time …

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How Much Should You Spend On a Tent? (& How to Get Quality Tents For Cheap)

Are you on a tight budget? Don’t worry. You don’t always have to bring the most durable, waterproof or lightweight tent. To this day, I still use a cheap tent from Decathlon for car camping trips. It’s heavy, cheaply made and lacking features, but that doesn’t matter as long as you use it for the …

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