The Cloudline Outdoor Blog
Skills and Safety
Practical hiking skills: blister prevention, the 10 essentials, night hiking, storm and bear safety, and how to stay found on the trail.
Skills and Safety
How to Care for Hiking Feet: Prevent Blisters & Keep Feet Happy on the Trail
TLC for Your Hiking Feet: How to Keep Your Feet Happy on the Trail There’s nothing like a good, long hike to...
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Skills and Safety
How to Care for the Environment on the Trail: Leave No Trace & Beyond
Though some remote places can truly feel a world apart from civilization, no place in the world is completely untouched by people....
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Skills and Safety
5 Knots Every Hiker and Backpacker Should Know
Increase Your Backcountry Skills by Learning These Knots The right knot can be a lifesaver when you run into the unexpected in...
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Skills and Safety
6 Ways to Purify Water While Backpacking and Hiking
Stay Hydrated on the Trail with These Water Purification Options A long hike or multi-day backpacking trip requires plenty of hydration and...
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Skills and Safety
Free Topo Maps for Hiking: How to Find & Print USGS Maps via National Geographic
Now There is No Excuse for Hiking Without a Map Find Free Topographical Maps for Backpacking and Hiking The first item on...
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Skills and Safety
5 Tips for Hiking and Backpacking During Your Period
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Skills and Safety
How to Make a Paracord Wilderness Survival Bracelet
A Paracord Bracelet has Many Survival Uses This article will show you easy step-by-step instructions for how to make a paracord wilderness...
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Trail notes and first dibs
New guides, restocks and outdoor stories, a couple of times a month.
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Skills and Safety
The Hiker's Guide to the Ten Essentials: What to Pack for Every Hike
Be Prepared with the Ten Essentials Bringing the 10 Essentials on every adventure is something all hikers, backpackers, and adventurers should make...
