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How do I know which backpack is for me?

A question I get asked is how do I know what backpack is for me?  Well, let’s start with capacity.  Weekend 1-3 Nights 30-50 Litres  Multi-day 3-5 Nights 50-80 Litres  Extended Trip 5+ Nights 70+ Litres  Be aware that packing light requires self-discipline and careful planning. Pulling this off the Read More →

How to stay safe from lightning in the backcountry?

2023 has shown it’s good and bad days for weather. This year challenges were based around lightning and thunder for most of it. If thunder is heard lightning is in striking distance. Your distance from a thunderstorm can be estimated by measuring the time between seeing the lightning flash and Read More →