by Andy Hygate Garajonay National Park on the island of La Gomera offers some of the best hiking in the Canary Islands. Here you won’t find the razzle dazzle of Tenerife but a wonderful oasis of greenery shrouded in a cloak of swirling mist.The World Heritage site of Garajonay National Park sits on top of this “orange squeezer” shaped island which rises to 1500m above sea level. The segments divided up by deep ravines. Large areas of Europe were covered in this type of rainforest but the effects of climate change, man and pollution has led to its demise. On La Gomera the World...

As backpacking and hiking equipment has become more sophisticated, people have gotten more daring, and at times even reckless. Humans, it seems, have an inherent need to prove they can survive in the wilderness. More and more hikers and rock climbers are backpacking deeper and deeper into the unknown wilds. These are not your weekend campers. Rather, these are serious nature lovers who look and find there own truth, each time they venture outdoors. There is obvious gear and equipment they utilize, both traditional and futuristic. This article will attempt to verify some of the accepted items to pack,...

For the newbies in camping adventures, trying to look for quality-made backpacks can be an overwhelming experience. As this camping equipment is considered basic for outdoor lovers and nature-trippers, a first-time backpacker may have a difficult time trying to figure out what to consider in buying a good backpack. Good thing is today’s outdoor shops offer models of this item is such variety that they can respond to any style, level and kind of camping adventure one may wish to undertake, or where and for how long. It shows how manufacturers have continued to improve on their products in a bid to...

They say that there is no better time to travel then when you’re young and eager to discover new things. If you feel like you want to be part of nature, then you need the right backpacking equipment. The same goes for music lovers going to different parts of the country for festivals and concerts. They can use the same resources to search for the festival equipment they need and benefit from some pretty incredible prices. The Internet is the best place to look for backpacking equipment. There are special offers that you can benefit from, including those made for tents, solar torches and...