Heather Rideout | Writer for My Outdoor Basecamp

Best Budget Backpacking Tents of 2024

Heather Rideout — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:49:46 +0000

When shopping for the best budget backpacking tent for your needs, it can come off as a daunting task. There is tons of information to consider and numerous choices on the market. Saving money without compromising quality is a major factor. You are likely looking for that balance between cost-effectiveness and performance. In this article, […]

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Physical, Mental and Social Benefits of Hiking [Explained With Studies]

Heather Rideout — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 22:37:34 +0000

If you feel great after hiking, you aren’t imagining things. Hiking has numerous benefits for your physical, mental, and social well-being, and there’s scientific backing that demonstrates just how great it is for you in all of these areas. In today’s largely sedentary world, it seems like a no-brainer that we should get outside more. […]

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The Ultimate Guide To Healthy Backpacking Food (Inexpensive, Lightweight, & Tasty Choices)

Heather Rideout — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 01:51:14 +0000

When setting out for a backpacking trip, most people spend a lot of time searching for the best gear to bring and the ideal route to hike. These are definitely worthy of your time to set yourself upright for that awesome adventure in the woods. You want to feel at your best and strong in […]

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Best Gifts for a Hiker – 2023 Gear & Gift Guide

Heather Rideout — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:11:03 +0000

When you’d like to buy a special someone a gift catered to hiking, walking into a big outdoor store or an outfitter shop can be a bit daunting. You may start thinking, “Ahh! There’s so much stuff! What do I get? How do I narrow it down? And what does he/she really need or want […]

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The Guide to Solo Female Hiking – Why & Empowering Tips For Women

Heather Rideout — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 04:27:30 +0000

Some of us women who dig the outdoors are more people-oriented, and some of us relish being alone. If you enjoy solitude, there’s no reason why you can’t extend that time into hiking and backpacking solo. It may be a bit intimidating at first because it’s been culturally ingrained in us that women are more […]

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How to Choose Women’s Rain Pants and The Best Picks

Heather Rideout — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:50:14 +0000

For many, rain pants can be an afterthought when setting out on a hiking trip. You think, “Oh, the weather report looks good, I’ll just throw my rain coat in my pack and who uses rain pants anyway?” Guess what? If you live and hike in a dry climate with barely any rain fall, you […]

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Choosing the Best Women’s Hiking Underwear

Heather Rideout — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:17:54 +0000

You’re getting ready to head out on a big day hike or a backpacking adventure and you think you’ve got all the ‘important‘ gear covered. Well, how about what’s covering that bottom of yours that needs to be comfortable as you’re climbing up that big ‘ol mountain? Your underwear is truly your next-to-skin baselayer, and […]

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