If you're wondering what to bring on your next day trip, this post has you covered! I'll be going over the ten essentials and why you should carry them.

Properly cleaning dishes in the backcountry minimizes environmental impact helping to protect wildlife and ecosystems. It also helps to prevent dangerous wildlife encounters.

Can spending time in nature improve your health and well-being? For those of us who love the wilderness, the answer is a resounding yes. But is nature responsible for these positive feelings or is there another explanation?