Skip to content

.douchepacker.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

backpacking in the northwest

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • FAQ
  • Useful Linx
    • Bedrock and Paradox. Based in MT. One of my faves. Trustworthy gear reviews and nicely done trip reports.
    • Paul Mags blog. Based in CO with tons of good posts. Trustworthy gear reviews. Great tips on cheap, functional gear here and a treasure trove of great content dating back years. Very cool trip reports. Legit.
    • Andrew Skurka’s blog. Less frequent posts than the others, but all high quality info. Videos are great too.
    • Section Hiker. Good starting point. East to find articles on many different subjects.
    • Northwest Hiker- and indispensible resource for finding hikes in the PNW
    • Oregon Hikers- a wealth of information for both trails and off-trail hikes
    • Caltopo Map Maker *free*
    • NOAA for weather forecasts

Month: April 2016

Quick and Dirty Guide to Making a Map in Caltopo: A Tutorial on How to Use Caltopo

  After reading about Caltopo and how awesome it was, I finally started to use it lately to plan trips and … More

backcountry safety, navigation, tutorials

Allergies in the Backcountry: Don’t fuck around

Recently I saw a post about someone looking for ultralight options for Epipens.  There aren’t any.  Furthermore, weight should not … More

backcountry safety, backpacking

Backpackers vs. Hunters Part 2 (A Lesson in Stereotypes)

I had never seen people more surprised to see me, but we had found their spot right at nightfall.  Well, … More

backpacking, essays, oregon, outdoors, politics

IKEA Backpacking Poncho

One thing I despise is overpriced yuppie outdoor gear.  The price of gear is intimidating and keeps people out of starting … More

gear review

Backpackers vs Hunters Part 1

Unbeknownst to us, we decided to backpack up to Mt Jefferson in the middle of Oregon’s unbelievably short deer season. … More

backpacking, camping, essays, hiking, oregon, outdoors, politics, trip report, ultralight backpacking

The death of my Gregory Z55

On my last trip a week ago, I discovered a problem with my Gregory Z55 that I bought in 2009 … More

backpacking, camping, gear review, oregon, outdoors, ultralight backpacking

Oregon Badlands Wilderness Trip Report

Before the heat of summer sets in, I wanted to backpack out in the desert for a change.  I’d seen … More

backpacking, camping, hiking, oregon, outdoors, trip report

Are you Tarp-curious?

Admittedly, Ive been very curious about using tarps as shelters while backpacking.  I could never really take the plunge though. … More

backpacking, gear review, ultralight backpacking

The Return of Life

Spring is definitely here.  I was in this spot two weeks ago and the moss was in full fluff mode, … More

essays, hiking

Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 564 other followers

Have a look around .douchepacker.

Instagram

No Instagram images were found.

Greatest Hitz

  • Quick and Dirty Guide to Making a Map in Caltopo: A Tutorial on How to Use Caltopo
    Quick and Dirty Guide to Making a Map in Caltopo: A Tutorial on How to Use Caltopo
  • Decent Hiking Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis: 14 Month Review of Adidas Terrex Fast X Gore-Tex XCR
    Decent Hiking Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis: 14 Month Review of Adidas Terrex Fast X Gore-Tex XCR
  • Loowit Trail Trip Report July 2018: Late July Water Source Map
    Loowit Trail Trip Report July 2018: Late July Water Source Map
  • Contact
    Contact
  • Seven Devils Mountains Loop Trip Report
    Seven Devils Mountains Loop Trip Report

Latest Posts

  • By Bike from Christmas Valley to Paisley on the Oregon Desert Trail April 20, 2021
  • South on the Pan American Highway September 12, 2020
  • How to Snow Camp for the First Time: Part 2 December 8, 2019
  • How to go Snow Camping for the First Time: Part 1 November 28, 2019
  • Destroying Buschcraft Shelters: Winter Edition February 13, 2019

Archives

  • April 2021
  • September 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • February 2019
  • December 2018
  • October 2018
  • September 2018
  • August 2018
  • July 2018
  • June 2018
  • May 2018
  • March 2018
  • February 2018
  • January 2018
  • December 2017
  • November 2017
  • October 2017
  • September 2017
  • August 2017
  • July 2017
  • June 2017
  • May 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • January 2017
  • December 2016
  • November 2016
  • October 2016
  • September 2016
  • August 2016
  • July 2016
  • June 2016
  • May 2016
  • April 2016
  • March 2016
Website Powered by WordPress.com.
Cancel

 
Loading Comments...
Comment
    ×
    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy