How to Pack a Hiking Backpack So you’re going to take a backpacking trip. You’re about to spend a weekend – or a week – carrying everything you need for survival and fun. Just think of all the things you’ll be leaving behind; demands from coworkers, constant text messages, and pesky things like “adulting” and [...]

If you’re like most of us, you like to take your smartphone with you everywhere you go—that includes your next big trip! Your mobile device can be a versatile travel accessory, but only if it’s functioning correctly along the way. Planning a trip? Don’t let extreme temperatures and other environmental factors damage your phone’s battery. [...]

Folding your tent seems like a pretty straight-forward thing, and it is. However, to make it last longer you want to make sure you fold it differently every time. If you’re folding your tent the same way every time you go camping you’ll develop well worn creases that can compromise the waterproofing on your tent. It’s [...]