Camping Calculator

Calculate your mile split for the hike so you know if you’re going to finish in light of day or have to walk with a … Read more

Bikepacking setups are all about getting volume just right: Does your frame bag rub the chain? Can’t get that tent bag cinched up? Getting the … Read more

The key is to know how much food to pack for a bikepack by knowing what not to do: Too little food mean you’ll bonk … Read more

When the next sure water source is many miles off trail, there’s that dilemma at the trailhead, how much water do I want to carry? … Read more

When the terrain shifts, so too should your pole length. I know it’s a little thing but it makes all the difference when you’re on … Read more

Your entire day can be shaped by getting your fluid intake correct on the trail. Everything starts off well until you hit that ridgeline. It … Read more

Dehydration and sodium loss may not seem like a big deal on the trail…until your head throbs in the heat and your legs cramp up … Read more

The number of miles on a trail map seems straightforward enough when you read it, but as anyone who has walked knows, your legs has … Read more

You move differenty when carrying pack weight. That fact is obvious at first. And the effect build up silently with time. You may not notice … Read more

In bad weather, footprint selection will determine your comfort level on a trip. You want the footprint to be big enough so that sheet isn’t … Read more

At the trail head, you’re facing two routes, one retracing already-trodden terrain, one circling back to explore something new. At first glance, it’s often hard … Read more