How you can Make Backpacking Suck Much less? It May Be Simpler Than You ‘Assume’

This brief explainer from MyLifeOutdoors provides tips and tricks for sharpening your backpacking head game.

Blisters, sunburn, torrential downpours, mosquito infestations — it’s enough to make even the most dedicated packers question their choices sometimes.

On the other hand, there are the things that make it all worthwhile — epic summits, rare sights, and a sense of peace.

According to seasoned backpacking enthusiasts, the key to getting past buzzkills is honing your head game. In this video, two masters of the craft take on a 4-day loop of the Wyoming backcountry and teach us various tricks for embracing the suck along the way.

Take a look.

Runtime: 6 minutes

Taste Meets Practicality: 8 Great Condiments to Spice Up Your Camp Cooking

Whether you’re a sweet-toothed sugar-lover or a thrill-seeking chili-fiend, there are plenty of ways to spice up your campfire cooking. Here are our 8 favorite add-ons for outdoor cooking. Read more…