by Outdoors Geek | Sep 14, 2015 | Backpacking, Featured
The Center for Outdoor Ethics has developed a policy for teaching outdoor enthusiasts and amateurs alike how to take are of our environment. The Leave No Trace campaign if thinking of the generations behind us being able to enjoy the natural beauty in the same...
by Outdoors Geek | Sep 9, 2015 | Backpacking
In Fall, the record high temps finally drop and most of the bugs are gone. The thick humidity that makes it hard to breathe at times gets broken and in its place are cool Fall breezes! Yes, hikers, Fall has arrived and boy are we glad! Here are a few tips to help you...
by Outdoors Geek | Aug 21, 2015 | Backpacking
So you’re not a hiking pro….yet. You want to blaze a trail before the cool temps set in but you are still a little “green”? Once you’ve chosen your trail consider these tips for the first time hiker, These “Must-Haves” can make your first...
by Outdoors Geek | Aug 17, 2015 | Backpacking, Blog
Outdoor walks improve mental health and bring you happiness There’s no questioning among the outdoorsy community about it: being outdoors is good for you and makes you happy! But in case there’s still need for proof, there are actual science-backed reasons as to why...
by Outdoors Geek | Aug 7, 2015 | Backpacking, Blog
Tic Tac containers transformed into spice shakers? Hammocks used as backpack covers? Toilet paper rolls turned into phone speakers? You better believe it! These are all real, and super helpful, camping hacks! And we at Outdoors Geek love any opportunity to get...
by Outdoors Geek | Jul 17, 2015 | Backpacking, Blog
Most of us associate the idea of backpacking solo as something a person does when he or she is seeking a renewed sense of self. Thinking about trekking endless miles through uninhabited terrain with only the items on your back and the thoughts in your head tends to...
