Added way to save weight with your backpacking food is to bring only meals which don’t have to be cooked. This will be a problem for those that can’t get comfortable without a hot dinner, but some of us enjoy the break from cooking and washing pots. There is no reason you can’t have a [...]
If hiking is your style, then go for a backpack that can store all your hiking treks. Make sure that the backpack can protect your gear in adverse environment conditions. Most hiking backpacks come with a top closing flap that prevents water from dripping inside while hiking in rainy conditions. An ideal backpack will feature [...]
A good diet for runners is a healthy diet that is good for everyone. Foods that is high in energy-rich carbohydrates, low in fat and sufficient in body-building protein. Typically most of your calories should come from complex carbohydrates, though each person’s body is different and always follow your doctor’s or nutritionist’s recommendations for calorie [...]
Spinal cord shock from riding a bicycle can be painful, preventing you or discouraging you from future riding. It can be caused by improper riding techniques and a variety of environmental factors. Because spinal cord shock can be debilitating, it is important to understand why it occurs and how it can be treated. Typically spinal [...]
Foot Care – Blisters and other foot problems are not always just painful inconveniences. If they happen far enough into a trip they can slow your hike out to the point where food runs short or you just can’t continue. You may know how to treat a blister or trench foot, but good habits can [...]
A friend of mine is inviting me to join him in his vacation next month. Actually, he is my vacation buddy when I was still single. But, I’m no longer part of the singles club so I have to turn down the offer. I know he is a bit disappointed with me. However, I can’t [...]
