Backpacking is a great way to get out and enjoy nature. You can explore new places, see wildlife, enjoy some solitude, and even practice some great survival skills or land navigation. However, backpacking takes some planning and preparation. Here are some essential backpacking gear items that I keep in my pack, and you may consider bringing along on your next trip.

Snowshoeing is a fun winter season activity that has been around for thousands of years as a means of winter travel. Today, its an exciting and appealing way to enjoy the outdoors! Some of the wonderful draws to snowshoeing include…