Camping

Tents these days are expensive and fragile. This is the result of complex ultralight designs and modern high tech fabrics. After spending hundreds of dollars on a new tent, you want it…

The Wonderland Trail is one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Pacific Northwest. This 93-mile hike circling beautiful Mount Rainier is on every hiker’s bucket list. Unfortunately, getting permits can…

Hiking the Wonderland Trail hike can seem overwhelming at first. You must consider permits, the weather, trail conditions, campsites, your route, transportation, gear, food, and more. This guide is designed to give…

Spotting a bear while hiking is both a beautiful and terrifying experience at the same time. On one hand, bears are absolutely incredible creatures to view in the wild. On the other…

I bought the Kelty Cosmic 20 degree down sleeping bag on Amazon to use for hiking, travel, and bicycle touring. I needed a bag that was light enough for backpacking, warm enough…

I put together this list of the pros and cons of using an inflatable sleeping pad vs foam sleeping pad to help me decide which to pack for my next camping trip.…

Last season, I began experimenting with different camping shelter options. In the past, I had always been a tent camper. Now, I’m giving tarps a try. In this article, I list the…

There’s something about sleeping outside under the stars that just feels natural. After all, our ancestors did it for hundreds of thousands of years. It’s in our blood. After a recent camping…

I bought the Osprey Talon 44 Hiking Backpack from Amazon about 8 years ago in preparation for my first solo trip. Since then, I have used this backpack for months at a…

One of life’s greatest pleasures is sleeping under the stars. There’s something that just feels natural about sleeping outdoors. Imagine waking up to a panoramic view of the fjords of Norway. Or…