hiking – Backpacking Gear Reviews and Blog https://backpackingking.com Life is like a good hike Fri, 09 Aug 2019 16:44:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/backpackingking.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/cropped-icon2.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 hiking – Backpacking Gear Reviews and Blog https://backpackingking.com 32 32 160938829 How to Waterproof your Backpacking Tent https://backpackingking.com/how-to-waterproof-your-backpacking-tent/ Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:45:46 +0000 http://backpackingking.com/?p=300 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 the next time it rains, and can even extend the life of well used and beloved tents. There are a few different ways to protect yourself, your gear and your…

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]]> 300 Must See Locations on the PCT in Washington https://backpackingking.com/must-see-locations-on-the-pct-in-washington/ Mon, 22 Jul 2019 22:11:45 +0000 http://backpackingking.com/?p=273 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 the month or so needed to see all of one state. Thankfully though, for those of us who can’t, or won’t, commit ourselves to a 6 month thru hike of the PCT…

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]]> 273 Best Trekking Poles of 2019 https://backpackingking.com/best-trekking-poles-of-2019/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 17:14:34 +0000 http://backpackingking.com/?p=255 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. Today we present to you our list of the best Trekking Poles of 2019. If you are curious what advantages trekking poles give you while hiking check out our…

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