A bear sighting on a backpacking trip can be a truly memorable experience, especially when said bear is far away and moving in the opposite direction. When you’re walking, eating and sleeping in a ...

In my experience, the people most eager to tell you the outdoors aren’t safe for a solo woman are those who haven’t spent much time in the backcountry. I’ve backpacked about 3,000 miles alone, and ...

When choosing the best backpacking tent for your solo trips, try to think about conditions that it will be used in, and your personal appetite for discomfort! A 1 person tent is like a life support ...