When we used to leave her for trips that she could not come with us on, I would count the days in-between that we would spend apart. Sometimes it gave me comfort to know that the days in the middle of leaving her and being reunited again were less than I had expected. Yet, everyday…
Category: Backpacking with Dogs
Remember this When You Set Your New Year’s Resolution
Remember this when you set your New Year’s resolution. The journey isn’t alway pretty. It can be messy and challenging.
When Your Trip Doesn’t Go According to Plan
Starting from our youth, our elders remind us to have a “plan b” in place, just in case the most desirable outcome doesn’t work out, right? We’ve all heard it a few times within our lives. Without blinking, there are moments in our lives, however, where we lose our grasp on this fundamental concept. We…
Inflatable Sleeping Pads vs. Non-Inflatable Sleeping Pads
On a cold winter night we quickly reconsidered our choice to use inflatable sleeping pads after one popped and failed on us. Learn more about our experience and how we came to realize the benefits of closed-cell sleeping pads.
Backpacking Gear Brands
There are so many backpacking brands out there making it hard to know them all. While the large, well-known brands are great, there are also smaller “cottage industry” brands that fly under the radar.
Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness Loop – Two Day Backpacking Trip
Windham-Blackhead Range Wilderness 20 mile, two-day backpacking loop in the Catskill Mountains of New York summiting Thomas Cole Mtn, Black Dome, Blackhead Mtn, Acra Point, Burnt Knob & Windham High Peak.
Hammock Camping – The Pros, Cons & Challenges
Hammock camping is not for every backpacker. However, it is a great way to go ultra-light and get a great night’s rest in the backcountry. In this article, we offer our insight into hammock camping shedding light on both the pros and cons.
Backpacking with Your Dog (The Best Trail Pal)
Adventuring with your best furry pal is the ultimate way to make some of your best memories together and grow that bond. Our dogs are some of the best companions for backpacking and hiking trips. They too love a good challenge and get tail-wagging excited to join you in the great outdoors. We have taken our girl with us to conquer 31 mountains and we could not imagine her not being apart of these experiences. She is apart of our team as much as we are apart of her pack.
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