by Will Marquardt | Jul 1, 2024 | Geek Advice
Bear Country Backpacking and Camping Bears for the most part are not aggressive towards humans. They are magnificent creatures and encountering a bear in the wild is generally a very positive experience. It’s important to remember when you are in bear country,...
by Will Marquardt | Jun 1, 2024 | Geek Advice
Leave No Trace The Center for Outdoor Ethics has developed a policy for teaching outdoor enthusiasts and amateurs alike how to take care of our environment. The Leave No Trace campaign is thinking of the generations behind us being able to enjoy the natural beauty in...
by Ed Graef | May 1, 2024 | Geek Advice
Camping Checklist A camping checklist is a great way to make sure you have what you need on your next adventure. If you are car camping or are going to establish a base camp, you have a lot of options and some of what you take will depend specifically on what you or...
by Will Marquardt | Mar 1, 2024 | Geek Advice
Winter Camping and Backpacking Tips Some snow is not going to stop us from enjoying a good camping or backpacking weekend! But with winter, it’s important to take precautions and be smart about your choices of outdoor fun. It’s accurate to say there...
by Will Marquardt | Feb 14, 2017 | Geek Advice
Backpacking Water While backpacking water is key! Having drinking water, and knowing where to get more, is one of the most important items on any hiking or backpacking trip. Our bodies need water for survival and to perform at peak levels. This is amplified...
by Will Marquardt | Jul 6, 2023 | Geek Advice
What Camping Accessories do I need? Camping can be as primitive or as luxurious as you choose. All you really need to go camping is your tent, sleeping bag, a sleeping pad, and your cooking kit. If you are lacking any of those items we rent nearly every camping...
