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My Simple Process for Planning Backcountry Hiking Trips

Planning a backcountry trip can take a lot of coordination, there are many details that need to be considered. This is how I plan a backcountry trip to Ontario Parks or National Parks that allow reservations ahead of time. Transportation You need to make sure you consider transportation to your backcountry access point. Many people drive to their backcountry access points but there are also sometimes busses available from nearby cities. It’s important to research what is available. Some sites...

Camping Food - Rice and Beans

Easy Backcountry Camping Kitchen and Meal Ideas

People always ask how and what I eat when backcountry camping. There are tons of options! Here are some of the solutions I use when backcountry camping when looking for simple and easy meals.  Breakfast For breakfast instant oatmeal is an easy option. You can either purchase instant oatmeal packets in whatever flavour you want or prepare homemade options where you can add nuts, seeds, cinnamon, chocolate or whatever other toppings you enjoy! If I am using instant oatmeal packets...

Lake and Dog

Useful Tips for Camping with Dogs

When you go camping with your dog it’s important to keep a couple of things in mind to keep things safe and enjoyable for your dog and other animals. Keep them on a leash There are lots of animals in forests and it’s important to keep your dog safe from them. There are bears, rattle snakes, wolves and more animals in forests that can easily hurt your dog. Even a squirrel can hurt a dog in certain situations. In addition...

Algonquin Camping Equipment

Essential Backcountry Gear for an Amazing Summer Camping Trip

When I first started backcountry camping I made a lot of assumptions about what to pack and what to leave behind. After going on multiple trips I have gotten an idea of what is necessary, what is nice to have, and what is not needed. Here is what I pack when camping in the Summer. These lists also change based on the different times of the year and what area you are camping in. Sleep Shelter (tent, hammock, bivy, tarp…)...

Backcountry lookout

Four Reasons You Will Love Backcountry (Hiking) Camping

There are so many reasons to go on a backcountry hiking trip. You can see places you can’t get to by car, you get to experience a new level of peace and quiet, you can reset your mind and you can build towards future backcountry goals.  Unbelievable views When backcountry hiking you can see the most amazing views and beautiful scenes in nature. I have always loved hiking and going to beautiful places but when backcountry camping it was a...