When my partner and I were discussing NYE plans, I brought up snowcamping almost as a joke because I thought … More
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Puerto Rico
One of the goals of this blog was to also write about trips I take out of the PNW as … 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
Bike Camping to Stubb Stewart State Park
This summer has been amazing and this weekend we capped it off with a bike camping trip. Every time I … 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
“Army Surplus” Fingerless Wool Gloves
There’s nothing better than cheap, dependable, and functional gear. Over the years one of my go-to pieces are my fingerless … More
Review of Lawson Equipment Tough Laces
After I bought these Adidas hiking shoes, the laces started shredding less than a year after I bought them. The outer sheath … More