When it comes to water filters, there are quite a few options to choose from. Gravity filters, pump filters, straws, and squeezes; many brands offer many different options and depending on the scenario, they can all be useful. But I’m partial to Sawyer, and I’ll get into why in this review. They have three filter …
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The end of the stay-at-home orders seems like it’s on the horizon, but many of us are still stuck at home for the foreseeable future. Plus, with the mountains still mostly covered in snow, we need something to occupy our time for the coming weeks anyway. I recently wrote a post about the best outdoor …
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July 13th, 2019 Distance: 15 Miles Start: Deer Creek, Mile 65 Camp: Camp near creek below Silver Pass, mile 79 We started out with a slow morning at Deer Creek. It was a seriously gorgeous spot and I think we were both a little reluctant to leave, but alas. Gotta get the miles in. My …
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July 12th, 2019 Distance: 11 Miles Start: Trinity Lakes, Mile 54 Camp: Deer Creek, Mile 65 We started our fourth day on trail with a hot breakfast inside our tent to avoid the mosquitoes. I have never in my life met mosquitoes as persistent and honestly terrifying as the ones we got acquainted with in …
July 11th, 2019 Distance: 12 miles Start: Island Pass, mile 41 Camp: Trinity Lakes, mile 53 “Too tired to write, so it’s actually day 4 but I’ll recap day 3 here.” That’s how today’s journal entry begins. On day 3 we made it 12 miles, which felt like a hell of an accomplishment considering the …
So you know for sure you want to go backpacking. Maybe you were inspired by a friend, a movie, or a breathtaking Instagram post. But no matter what, you’ve decided to go, and that’s awesome. But where do you go? You might have already figured out what gear you need to bring, but choosing a …
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For most of us, we’re entering the longest part of winter. The holidays are over, it’s freezing outside, and the mountains we love to hang out in are covered in snow. But being stuck inside doesn’t have to be all bad, and I’ve been using it as an excuse to read some books that have …
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On my first backpacking trip, I had no idea what I was doing. A friend and I had one real backpack between us (the other was an overstuffed daypack), a kitchen saucepan (paired with a tiny borrowed backpacking stove), some giant sleeping bags, and many redundant emergency items, among other (useless) things. I didn’t do …
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Trekking Pole Tents Explained And The Top 6 For 2020 For people who want ultralight, functional shelters, trekking pole tents very popular right now. That makes a lot of sense, because one key to hiking light is making sure your gear is multi-use. If you’re bringing trekking poles anyway, why not use them as the …
Beginner Backpacking: The Basics Thinking of going backpacking? If so, you’re in the right place. Backpacking is rewarding like very few other things. You, under your own power and with your life on your back, can go explore some of the most amazing landscapes the world has to offer. No trip is exactly like another, …
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