Along with a compass and camp stove, warm hat and sleeping bag, every hiker should consider this book a prize piece of gear. Whether you're new to the sport, an old hand considering the purchase of a new tent or backpack, or interested in trying a new variation like snow or desert camping, Walking Softly in the Wilderness is a good place to st[Read More]

One of the world's most popular tents (with over a million sold), the classic A-frame Eureka Timberline 2 offers a roomy, well-ventilated shelter for two campers. Ideal for casual backpackers or as starter tents for new campers, the Timberline 2 weighs less than 6 pounds and can be used for three-season camping. This free-standing tent is quick and[Read More]

The inspiring story of a 4300km solo hike from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail. Despite never having hiked before, George Spearing decides to take 'leave of absence' from his job as a firefighter in the New Zealand Fire Service and walk the length of America. Travelling entirely on foot and off road, George's five month journey tak[Read More]

One of the world's most popular tents (with over a million sold), the classic A-frame Eureka Timberline 4XT offers a roomy, well-ventilated shelter for four campers. This 4XT model adds a vestibule for extra storage (for 14 square feet of additional space) and rain protection on the rear door. Ideal for casual backpackers or as starter tents for ne[Read More]

The Eureka Tetragon 5 two-person tent provides all the shelter you need for a trip to the backcountry. Designed using Eureka's StormShield technology--which combines moisture-repelling materials with a tough, reinforced construction that resists wear and tear--the tent keeps you warm and dry for spring, summer, and fall camping. The tent features 3[Read More]

Nicely lightweight with a compact fold size, the Eureka Apex 2 is a great choice for three-season backpacking treks to the backcountry. It also offers good storage space, with full vestibules on each side (6.7 square foot apiece) for stashing your gear out of the way. The Apex XT balances maximal thermal efficiency with superior ventilation, thanks[Read More]

Come along as experienced backpackers take you on a five week journey over the rocky spine of the Niagara Escarpment in Ontario, Canada. Explore the now abandoned Welland canal routes, caves formed by crashing waves, ancient cedar forests, and white cobblestone beaches along azure Georgian Bay. Centuries ago the forces of nature created the Ni[Read More]

A great choice for car camping, base camp, or three-season backpacking, the Eureka Tetragon 8 rectangular dome tent comfortably sleeps four people. The double-coated StormShield polyester fly and the polyester bathtub floor combine to provide excellent weather protection. This free-standing, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with its durabl[Read More]