Admittedly, Ive been very curious about using tarps as shelters while backpacking. I could never really take the plunge though. … More
Category: backpacking
On Tent Stakes *Update 6.14.16*
Over the years, Ive had a lot of tent stakes of varying weights and metallurgical composition. I’ve now determined what … More
Cottonwood Canyon State Park, Oregon
This weekend we decided to go car camping and went east of the Cascades so as to be dry. Having … More
Coast Range Backpack
Originally, we had planned a snow camping trip in the Cascades. However, it “warmed up” into the mid thirties where … More
Salmon River Trail Trip Report
I needed to get out just for one night, get some hiking in and sleep in the woods. I realized … More