Backcountry Gear Archive — Introduction

Useful Tips and Products for Travellers and Trekkers

Cooking our trail flatbread on our hand toaster, which we simply place on a grill instead of holding.

Through trial and error, I’ve learned a lot about backcountry hiking and camping gear. Here’s where I share my best finds. Browse my entire selection of backcountry gear tips below…

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Lacing Up Hiking Boots: Video Tips [With Transcript]

Posted 11 years ago on   •   Last updated on October 17, 2017
Demonstrating the proper way to lace up hiking boots.

Lacing Up Hiking Boots Video Lacing Up Hiking Boots Video Transcript Going out for a walk today — a hike in the woods — and I’d like to share a few tips on properly lacing up hiking boots. So, of course, you’re gonna wanna just start by tightening up your boots to however you’re comfortable. Here’s the first […]

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Preparing For a Trek: Gear and Food

Posted 11 years ago on   •   Last updated on October 17, 2017
A wide selection of food gear that could be helpful in preparing for a trek, but choose wisely.

A month ago, my partner and I were in the middle of trekking Killarney’s La Cloche Silhouette loop trail. It’s hard to believe so much time has passed already, but as another long weekend approaches and we begin to plan our next trip, we’ve got some things to adjust. Preparing for a trek can at times be tricky, […]

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