Yes, it's the little things in life that can make all the difference, and I would say this is especially true with backpacking.  In part...

This is part two of a report on my new and improved 3 season backpacking system of gear with a base weight of 8.4lbs/3.8kg and clothing worn...

An aficionado is, to paraphrase Hemingway, one who has passion.   Before I begin to breakdown in detail my entire 3 season backpacking s...

Often when I tell people that I am going to spend the night in the woods when it is the middle of a cold, snowy winter, I get surprised reac...

Several fellow students have asked me for advice on how to go backpacking or camping economically.  I even got an email from some high schoo...