If you have ever experienced a rainstorm in a tent you know how dependent you are on that layer of tent fabric to keep the elements out. Seam sealing and waterproofing your tent is a cheap and simple way to ensure that your tent won't leak
If you haven't ever tried a wood burning stove before you may be a bit skeptical about leaving the gas at home. We were too the first time we set out on the trail without the comfort of a gas burning stove to heat our meals at night. But af
The Pacific Crest Trail has an amazing array of beautiful views and landscapes sprinkled generously throughout its 2,650 miles. And unfortunately for most of us we are hard pressed to find the 4 - 6 months necessary to see it all, or even t
Trekking Poles come in all shapes and sizes... well, not really. But from antishock systems, to lock and grip types Trekking Poles do have distinguishing characteristics that make them better or worse for backpacking, camping and hiking. To
While I mean no offence to the wiser and more experienced generation of backpackers, too often younger backpackers are afraid to use trekking poles simply because the mere act of holding them makes you feel like you've aged 30 years. And fr
Sometimes it feels like things never change, and while we agree that you shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken, we also think that everything has room for improvement, even something as simple as a spoon. We at Backpacking King wanted to find out
The backpacking tent is arguably the most important element of your backpacking setup. It has a huge job, keeping you and your gear dry and safe from the elements. In part because of this, backpacking tents often take up large amounts of sp
It is something every new backpacker needs, worries about, and spends a good chunk of money on. The backpacking tent is arguably one of the most important items in your backpacking setup. It (hopefully) keeps you and your gear dry in case o
If you have ever been backpacking than you likely know the joys and the pains of sleeping in the great outdoors. We at Backpacking King have compiled a list of the best backpacking sleeping pads of 2019 to help you enjoy those bright stary
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