Field Notes
The ultimate collection of trail-tested advice. Explore our full library of in-depth backpack reviews, camp life guides, and practical outdoor skills.
Backpacks and Daypacks
Ortlieb Atrack Backpack Review — A Game-Changer for Hikers & Bikers
Looking for a 100% Waterproof Backpack? The Ortlieb Atrack Delivers Rugged Durability, Comfort, and Easy Access for Hikers, Bikers & Adventurers.
How-To Guides
What to Look For in a Water Bottle: The “Goldilocks” Guide to Hydration
Stop Ruining Your Gear with Leaky Lids. Discover Exactly What to Look For in a Water Bottle, from the Best Materials to Insulation Types, in Our Expert Guide.
Trail Gear and Tech
Best Backpack Rain Covers (That Won’t Blow Away or Leak)
Looking for the Best Backpack Rain Covers? Discover Top-Rated Options That Will Not Blow Away or Leak, Plus Expert Advice on Sizing and Waterproofing Materials.
How-To Guides
Backpack Rain Covers: The “Love-Hate” Guide to Keeping Your Gear Dry
Tired of Your Gear Getting Soaked? Learn How to Properly Size, Use, and Maintain Backpack Rain Covers to Keep Your Hiking Gear Dry in Any Downpour.
Backpacks and Daypacks
North Face Fanny Pack Review — An Everyday Companion!
In this North Face Fanny Pack Review, I reveal if the Lumbar Bag is Any Good to Hold All Your Essentials While on the Go.
Backpacks and Daypacks
Black Diamond Speed 40 Backpack Review: A Modular Alpine Tool Built to Summit
Looking at the Black Diamond Speed 40 Backpack Review? Discover if This Strippable Alpine Pack With X-Rip Nylon Is the Right Fit for Your Mountain Objectives.
Outdoor Comfort
How to Go to the Bathroom in the Woods (Without Stressing Out)
Learn Exactly How to Go to the Bathroom in the Woods. This Guide Covers Creating a Kit, Digging a Cathole, the 200-Foot Rule, and Packing Out Toilet Paper.
Safety Tips
How to Stay Clean When Hiking — Backcountry Hygiene Tips
In This Post, on How to Stay Clean When Hiking, I Reveal Basic Hygiene Tips to Make Sure that You Stay Healthy on the Hiking Trails.
Safety Tips
How to Avoid Getting Lost While Hiking — 9 Tips to Stay Safe
In this Post, I Reveal 9 Trail Smart Tips on How to Avoid Getting Lost While Hiking and Ensure a Safe Return Home to Your Loved Ones.
Advanced Hiking Techniques
How to Use a Compass When Hiking (Without the Math Anxiety)
Want to Learn How to Use a Compass When Hiking? Master Basic Trail Navigation, Map Orientation, and the Red in the Shed Technique Without Math or Jargon.
Safety Tips
How to Find a Hiking Partner? — The Complete Guide
In this Post, I Reveal How to Go about to Find a Hiking Partner for an Enjoyable and Memorable Trekking Excursion.
How-To Guides
How to Wash a Backpack? — A Step-by-Step Guide
Want to Learn to Wash a Backpack? Here Is a Step-by-Step Guide Teaching You How to Clean and Further Extend your Backpack's Life.
