The plan involved lots of water, sand and kayaks. One week in March, some close friends and I visited the beautiful Pacific Northwest states of Oregon and Washington for a week of new experiences. Only a few people in our…
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Sasquatch’s words filled the shelter one night: “I’m going to send my bag home when we get to Shenandoah.” It wasn’t uncommon for thru-hikers to look for weight-slicing solutions while on trail. I sent home some non-essential gear like cotton…
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Move over Sprinter vans, there’s a new gang in town. Take a look at these tips below to maximize your car for tent-free weekend adventures.
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Bigger. Better. Faster. We get lost in the in this track of progression, not only in our daily lives, but even during our adventures. Sometimes, it’s important to slow down, to stop and smell the literal roses.
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Car camping is not just for beginners or Sprinter-equipped hardos. Use these 14 tips for an epic weekend of the four-wheeled variety.
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A knock on my window jolted me into consciousness. A gruff voice came from the darkness: “Police, open up. You can’t camp here.” My heart raced. I was parked at a trailhead where camping was previously allowed. But during the…
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Whether you call it dispersed camping, boondocking, guerilla camping, frontcountry camping or otherwise, finding a free place to camp away from the crowds of developed campsites is one of the great privileges afforded by America’s vast public lands. As more…
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A few examples of how the Honcho Poncho is multi-functional, water-resistant, and totally clutch for those in-between (and sometimes awkward) moments in the outdoors.
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The parallels between backpacking and relationships are innumerable, if not completely contrived for the sake of this introduction. For instance, take Paul Simon and me. We’ve never been in a relationship, but he thinks there are 50 ways to leave…
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Back in 2013, before I moved to the foothills of Washington’s Cascade Mountains, I realized I had to figure out how to plan a backpacking trip. What spurred the realization? Friends of mine had backpacked through The Enchantments and each…
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Don’t let the winter snow keep you away from your favorite camp sites. Learn how to build your winter sleep system so that you rest better while snow camping.
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Outdoor recreation has been shown to provide countless benefits to our physical and mental health, but outdoor access can come with a steep price tag. To make the two-hour drive to a trailhead, you need access to a vehicle, a…
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