TravelBackpack

I can see the benefit of having a little piece of Tyvek to keep my backpack and gear off mud and dirt while camping and staying organized. (The photo shows Mrs. Bushcraft’s setup, by the way.) It’s also useful as a clean sitting surface under a chair or sit pad, or even placed...

I recently got into hiking and backpacking and I really enjoy it. I’ve only done two overnight trips so far, each just one night, but I’ve already learned a lot. Even so, I realize there is still a lot that comes from experience rather than research. I have a few questions for...

I’ve been hiking with my dog on a trail that had a lot of overgrown areas, and I’ve been finding quite a few ticks on her. It makes me worry that there are many more that I am not noticing. My dog is very fluffy, which probably makes it harder to spot them. After getting back...

I spent around two weeks backpacking through the Balkans and followed this route: Budapest (2 nights): Stayed at Maverick Central Market. Great location and an easy place to start the trip with a social atmosphere. Belgrade (4 nights): Stayed at Smart Hostel. Surprisingly...

What has been your worst mistake when choosing a campsite while backpacking? My own mistake was trusting the weather forecast too much. It predicted no rain, but I ended up dealing with unexpected bad weather at camp anyway. It was a good reminder that forecasts are not always...