How to Choose a Sleeping Bag and Pad
How to pick a sleeping bag and pad that keep you warm — decoding temperature ratings, down versus synthetic, and why the pad matters as much as the bag.
Rowan Hayes
Founder & Outdoors Editor
Rowan Hayes
Rowan has spent years on trails and around campfires, and learned most lessons the wet, cold way. He founded Auriono to help beginners get outside safely and enjoy it.
Articles
8 articles by Rowan
Rowan Hayes
How to Hike Alone Safely
Solo hiking is one of the great outdoor pleasures — here's how to do it safely, from telling someone your plans to staying found, staying fuelled, and knowing your limits.
Rowan Hayes
How to Plan a Day Hike Start to Finish
A step-by-step guide to planning a safe, enjoyable day hike — choosing a route, checking weather, timing your day, packing right, and leaving word of your plans.
Rowan Hayes
What to Do If You Get Lost Outdoors
Stop, think, and act — a calm, safety-first guide to what to do the moment you realize you are lost outdoors, so a wrong turn stays a small problem.
Rowan Hayes
Leave No Trace: The Seven Principles
A plain-language walk through the seven Leave No Trace principles, with real habits for keeping wild places clean, quiet, and healthy for everyone who follows.
Rowan Hayes
How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes
A practical guide to picking hiking footwear that fits — boots versus trail shoes, when you need ankle support, and how to avoid blisters and sore feet.
Rowan Hayes
How to Choose a Good Campsite
Learn how to pick a safe, comfortable campsite: reading the ground, the weather, and the surroundings so your tent stays dry, warm, and out of harm's way.
Rowan Hayes
Your First Camping Trip: A Beginner's Guide
A calm, practical guide to your first camping trip: how to plan it, stay safe, pack sensibly, and actually enjoy the night outside instead of enduring it.
Rowan Hayes