Name a better duo than long-distance hiking and wild camping. In a world full of hectic schedules, few things offer such freedom as packing your backpack and heading out for a couple of days or weeks on the trail. Unfortunately, wild camping isn’t allowed everywhere. On these routes, however, it’s possible:
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Camping along the Laugavegur, Iceland’s most beautiful hiking trail
The Laugavegur captures the best Iceland has to offer in a 55-kilometre long-distance trail. Over three or four days, you’ll hike through an incredible colour display of mountains, lava fields, glaciers and geothermal activity. Along the way, you can camp in the most photogenic locations. In this blog post, you will find everything you need to know about camping along the Laugavegur.
Continue Reading →How to keep mosquitoes and other insects away while camping
A rather cruel twist of fate decided that the camping season largely coincides with the period when mosquitoes, midges, ticks, gnats, wasps and other stable flies are most active. They buzz, swarm, crawl and get in campers’ hair – sometimes literally. Here’s what you can do about it.
Continue Reading →Maintaining and storing camping gear: here’s how to extend the life of your gear
After a strenuous trek, it’s tempting to fall onto your couch and catch up on all the episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful you missed. Still, it pays to empty your backpack after returning home and give your camping gear some TLC. Especially at the end of the camping season, properly maintaining and storing your gear can extend its lifespan.
Continue Reading →How to pack your backpack for a long-distance hike
Imagine having to pack your backpack for a hike like an overworked warehouse worker racing against the clock – hurriedly cramming everything in, haphazardly and brutal, with no regard for order or balance. If you dream of back pain and frequent stops to search for your sunscreen or your lunch pack, then by all means, go ahead. In contrast, a correctly packed backpack provides balance, safety and a lighter load on your back and shoulders. And you’ll always have a granola bar at hand.
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