Best U.S. Hiking Trip Destinations

Best U.S. Hiking Trip Destinations

From plunging gorges to sweeping vistas and ancient forests, one thing’s certain: the U.S. is blessed with mind-blowing hiking locations. These places
BattlBox Black: Is It Worth It?

BattlBox Black: Is It Worth It?

Battlbox Black has experienced quite the buzz surrounding it lately, and I recently had a chance to sit down with Patrick Kelley, BattlBox’s Chief Ope
Prepping with Pets

Prepping with Pets

Anything that is dangerous for you is dangerous for your four-legged family members too. However, petscannot fend for themselves, so it is important t
Four Ways to Get Kids Interested in the Outdoors

Four Ways to Get Kids Interested in the Outdoors

Today’s kids spend hours a day staring at screens. Phones, computers, video games, and televisions take up time that used to be spent doing outdoor ac
Long-Distance Hiking Prep

Long-Distance Hiking Prep

There are very few feelings that compare to the sense of accomplishment and awe of standing at the top of a mountain. Whether you’re tackling a thru-h
5 Most Important Items on a Backpacking Checklist

5 Most Important Items on a Backpacking Checklist

Every outdoorsman knows the importance of being prepared for anything, but when it comes to backpacking, you can’t pack every piece of gear you own. S
5 Things that Should Never be in Your Bug Out Bag

5 Things that Should Never be in Your Bug Out Bag

When assembling your bug out bag, it’s easy to get carried away and start throwing in every knife and flashlight you own because you might need it. Ev
Backpacking Checklist: 7 Things to Do Before Your Next Trip

Backpacking Checklist: 7 Things to Do Before Your Next Trip

Regardless of where you’re headed, your backpack is your best friend. When backpacking, you want to take everything you need and nothing more. No matt
backpacking with a dog

7 Tips for Backpacking With a Dog

Backpacking with a dog adds some extra fun and excitement to your trip, and is an awesome way to make some lasting memories with your beloved furry fr
day hike

Day Hike Essentials: The Top 4 Things You Need

It’s time for a day hike. You don’t want to pack the essentials, but you don’t want to over-pack and risk carrying too much weight throughout the day.
Backpacking the BattlBox Way: What Every Backpacking Trip Needs

Backpacking the BattlBox Way: What Every Backpacking Trip Needs

What makes a good backpacking trip great? Is it being totally prepared for whatever may come your way? Is it looking cool while doing it? Is it having
HOW TO AVOID INJURIES ON THE TRAIL

HOW TO AVOID INJURIES ON THE TRAIL

Think you’re as prepared as it gets when it comes to hiking? Even the most experienced and prepared hikers can get injured on the trail. Always