There’s no way around it folks, this winter was a piece of shit. This is the second wettest winter/spring on … More
Category: ultralight backpacking
Upgrading my Sled/Pulk MYOG
FURTHER PULK INFO 2018 Last year I discovered the wonders of winter backpacking, in large part made possible by making … More
Luci Lux Inflatable Solar Light 1 Year Review: A Surprisingly Awesome Accessory for Backpacking and Travel
My partner asked for the Luci Lux LED Inflatable Solar Lantern for Christmas in 2015. I thought it was really … More
Trying Out a Mid Shelter for the First Time
This weekend myself and a regularly recurring character on .douchepacker. went up to June Lake at the Marble Mountain Snow … More
A New Years Delight: Snowshoeing and Snowcamping in Gifford-Pinchot National Forest
When my partner and I were discussing NYE plans, I brought up snowcamping almost as a joke because I thought … More
Low-risk Foray into Compass Navigation
Last weekend, after our terrible night in Badger Creek Wilderness, we were greeted with perfect fall weather. The very last portion of … More
A Hellatious Night In Badger Creek Wilderness
This past weekend we returned to Badger Creek Wilderness for an overnight. Our goal was a nice and easy loop, … More
Indian Heaven Wilderness Trip Report
Finally I got the chance to go out. I had to cancel one trip due to bad weather and last … More
My Favorite Resources for Backpacking and Hiking in Oregon and Washington
I’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest for a decade now and find myself using the same resources over and over … More
I’m Done With the Sawyer Mini: 18 Month Review
I ordered the Sawyer Mini back in March of 2015 with pretty high hopes, which were mostly held up. It … More