For years, we followed the van-lifers and their adventures. Our dream was to one day be van-lifers of our own. The idea of a temporary rolling home for our adventures was both desirable and exciting. We saved ideas from others living van life and built up our digital bulletin board of inspiration. In 2020, just…
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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.
Micro Adventures – Thinking Small for a Big Reward
Naturally, many people think of an adventure as a multi-day journey. While that can certainly be true, it doesn’t have to be the only way. In our modern day, time off can be extremely limited, especially when obligations call your name. “The mountains are calling and I must go” said John Muir, but sometimes it…
The Second Hardest Day Hike in the U.S. – The Pemi Loop
Just over three weeks ago, Chris, Raya and I took on the Pemi Loop with the goal of finishing in a day. Backpacker Magazine has deemed this loop to be the second hardest day-hike in the country falling right behind the Timberline Trail on Mt. Hood in Oregon. The Pemi is NO JOKE. To complete…
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.
Trekking Poles Are for Young People Too
Do not allow your age to be the deciding factor in regards to whether or not you carry and use trekking poles on the trail. Plainly, that would be foolish.
Trekking poles will save your body both now and later down the line. Get over the fact that you feel like they are for old people and embrace all that they can do to create a more comfortable, less jarring hike.
Your First Backpacking Pack Will Not Be Your Last
Do not set your heart on your first pack being your one and only. Upon getting into our best shape, we quickly realized that we would need new backpacking packs due to our hip belts no longer being able to tighten enough. This was something we did even realize could become a potential challenge until diving deep into this passion.
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.
How Much Does Backpacking Gear Cost?
Backpacking gear costs can vary depending on certain factors. In this article we breakdown what goes into cost while providing a price ranges for the most common backpacking gear.
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.
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