January 2024

How do you decide how many gas canisters to throw in the bag for the next wild camping or trekking trip?? This calculator can help you make a more informed choice. Most gas canisters of the types used for trekking are now butane/ propane mix. The addition of propane gives better low temperature performance. There […]

One of the biggest mistakes beginner, and sometimes even seasoned, trekkers and wild campers make is carrying too much weight. Extra weight means extra fatigue, extra time to reach the destination, less pleasure and more chance of injury. When you are young and strong it’s easy to brave it out, but as you age you