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Jan 5
11 min

Best Backpacking Trips in the Adirondacks High Peaks

100s of miles of trails, free camping, rugged terrain, and 46 peaks over 4k feet. Here's our favourite backpacking trips in ADK High Peaks.

Winston Endall

Dec 2, 2019
8 min

How to Plan a Backpacking Trip

Intro When you've got all your gear, broken in your boots and packed your pack it's time to plan your backpacking trip. You can wing it b...

LiveWild Radio

Nov 3, 2019
1 min

How to Set up a Hennessy Hammock

Tips and tricks to set up a Hennessy camping hammock. It can be tricky but this video shows you how to get it right!

Hammock Tips - How To Get the Perfect Hang with a Ridgeline

LiveWild Radio

Nov 2, 2019
1 min

Hammock Tips - How To Get the Perfect Hang with a Ridgeline

Getting the perfect hang with a hammock can be a case of trial and error. We simplify it!

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Backpacking

Winston Endall

Aug 10, 2019
7 min

How to Choose a Sleeping Pad for Backpacking

Experienced campers have long known that laying directly on the ground is neither warm nor comfortable. Read on about sleeping pads.

Winston Endall

Jun 19, 2019
7 min

How to Choose a Tent for Backpacking

Where do you start in selecting a tent? We review key considerations to help you select wisely with this very important piece of gear.

Winston Endall

Jun 4, 2019
6 min

Shelters for Backpacking

There are more options than ever for camping! From tents, hammocks, bivy sacks, tarps & trail shelters we explore the pros and cons of each.

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