Naismith’s Rule Have you ever looked at the kilometers/miles of a hike and wondered how long it will take to finish? In 1892, a Scottish mountaineer named William Naismith devised a rule to help predict hike times.

For those of us who love the outdoors, the increasing risk of Lyme disease transmitted by a growing tick population is worrying. Fortunately, there are a number of things that you can do to help decrease your risk of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses.

This post overviews all the gear you need for a 3-day, 2-night backcountry camping trip. There are 8 categories covered; navigation, wood processing, water purification, first aid, sleep, fire, cooking, and miscellaneous.