Posts by Zachary Smith

Recently I spent some time camping alone and I used my phone a lot in order to keep myself entertained. Needless to say, I needed a lot of juice for my high phone usage. Keeping your phone charged...

Camping can be a great way to travel and sightsee while spending less. However, just like with traditional vacations you can scale the costs up or down significantly. One thing you may have wondered...

So, Is camping free in National Forests? Free camping in National Forests is also known as dispersed camping. Dispersed camping is allowed in all National Forests unless otherwise expressly noted....

Finding information on where to shower in Yosemite National Park can be difficult, especially if you are trying to look online in advance. I too had difficulty finding out information on where I can...

If you are a regular hiker or you are just getting into hiking, one thing you may have heard before is that you should carry a whistle while hiking. I too have heard this before and for the longest...

Have you ever tried minimalist camping? It’s like camping, but you bring only the essentials and leave most of the glamping items at home. Most backpackers partake in minimalist camping because...