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A cup of hot, buzzy coffee is a non-negotiable necessity for many of us first thing in the morning. Its eye-opening effects mean that many of us rely on our daily cup of joe for powering up, fighting off sleepiness, and getting ready to tackle everything that happens to be on our agenda for the day. But do the same energizing benefits of coffee make it a good pre-hike drink? Here’s everything you need to know about drinking coffee before a hike, plus other ways to naturally boost your energy while exploring all the beautiful sights that nature has to...

Picture this: you’re ten miles deep on an epic mountain biking trail. You’re surrounded by lush foliage and rocky terrain, zipping across the mountain, and getting that much-needed adrenaline rush that you only get while you’re out in the mountains and the fresh air. But then, you lose control. You land a little too hard, or run over a sharp rock, or take a spill. And now, your bike is in need of some serious repair. If you brought all your essential gear and tools along with you, you can be back on the bike in no time. But if...

The best backpacking snacks will be ones that are easy to eat, lightweight, nutritious, and will give you lasting energy. While meals may provide the bulk of your calories on the trail, your snacks keep you energized when you are on the go.  In this post, we’ve shared some of the best backpacking snacks that are nutritious, lightweight, easy-to-store, and convenient.  What are some of the best backpacking snacks? Bars and cookies Protein bars, granola bars, fig bars, protein cookies, and cookie bites are all fast and easy ways to carry a lightweight, high-calorie snack on the trail.  Some of...

In many ways, backpacking is the ultimate adventure. With nothing but the tools you carry on your back and the boots strapped onto your feet, backpacking allows you to unplug from the daily grind and set out on a quest to explore the land. For many outdoor enthusiasts, it’s the best way to take a walk on the wild side! But while the thought of shoving all of your survival necessities into a pack and shouldering them on the trail is undeniably appealing for many wanderlust-stricken adventurers, carrying all that weight can be hard on both the body and the...