Why backcountry camping could be the perfect vacation this year
As stay-at-home measures are relaxed, potential vacationers are beginning to let thoughts of summer travel creep into their dreams. And there may be no safer way to vacation this summer than camping. It was social distancing before social distancing was even a thing. But some campers are nervous about returning to crowded, drive-in frontcountry — aka car camping — campsites.
Fortunately, there’s a more secluded option. Backcountry campsites are kept more natural and only have room for a very small number of campers. They lack public facilities like restrooms and showers, but those willing to do the work to reach them are rewarded with sweet solitude. And that “work” doesn’t have to require hours of hiking. Many backcountry campsites are just a five- to 15-minute walk from the car.
Continue reading Matt Haines's article, and his choice for water filtration, here.
October 18, 2024
CNN
Tahadhari za habari za kuvunja papo hapo na zinazozungumzwa zaidi juu ya hadithi.
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Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
This lightweight, 2-ounce filter removes bacteria, protozoa, cysts, sediment, and 100 per cent of microplastics.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
Sawyer’s insect repellent is also very effective for ticks and biting flies, and it won’t damage gear or equipment.
Majina ya Vyombo vya Habari
This repellent, made from 20% Picaridin, provides up to 14 hours of protection against mosquitoes and ticks, and up to 8 hours against biting flies, gnats, chiggers and sand flies.
Kutoka kwa kikosi
Mazungumzo ya Campfire na jamii yetu, kutoka kwa Wanachama wa Squad na Mabalozi kwa Washirika wa Brand na timu ya Sawyer.
