River & Trail Talk

This is a general overview of water filters and hydration packs to be used outside. Before an outing, it is important to do some research on your specific destination, and also know that international travel may require a different approach.Regardless of your outing type, you need water. It’s a simple fact that can make or break your experience outside. Determining what type of water filtration sy …

This is merely one section of many on Ultralight Backpacking. Refer to this post for other categories. FOOD AND DRINKFood will end up being a good portion of the weight that you carry. Prepackaged dehydrated foods are the way to go for weight saving. Take out the oxygen absorber pack, add boiling water, wait up to half an hour, then eat it up. Some people make their own if a nice dehydrator is av …