Anna Kristina

It seems deceptively simple: you’ve got your big new pack, probably 65 or 70 liters, maybe even more than that — how hard can it be to get everything you need into that big sack? It’s harder than you think. Keeping your backpack balanced with easy access to the things you need over the course … Read more

Anyone who’s been backpacking can tell you that the planning stage is often the hardest part. Uphills and hunger and weather and however many other challenges will inevitably crop up, but the part of the trip that happens before you even get in the car can be some of the most complicated — exactly because … Read more

Packing food for a backpacking trip is always a challenge! Every trip is different: different people with different styles hiking in a different place (et cetera, et cetera), and each of these things plays a role in what you’re going to want to eat. There are a huge number of factors that are worth considering … Read more