I love my Grand Trunk Nano-7 Hammock! I take it on nearly every one of my backpacking trips in the warmer months because of the versatility it provides. It’s so light and compact that I don’t even notice the additional weight in my backpack. Weighing in at around 7 ounces, it packs down to about the size of a coke can into […]
Gear Aid McNett Freesole Shoe & Boot Repair..Awesome stuff!
I used some of this GEAR AID FREESOLE 1OZ KIT W/BLACK COLORANT on a pair of my boots that I had damaged, about a month ago and was so amazed at the end result that I had to write about it! It sets up like a solid piece of rubber and it’s durable as all get out. When I first began […]
GREAT NO-COOK FRUIT SMOOTHIE BACKPACKING HIKING BREAKFASTS!
When I Hiked the WT this year I had to adhere to a schedule and sometimes it required getting up very early and hustling out of camp fast. To keep on this schedule I had to go with cold breakfasts on some of the days and found this to be a great way to keep […]
Big South Fork Kayak – Canoe Paddle Trip 6/14/14 THRU 6/16/14
This paddle trip was the first of its kind for me because up to this point I had never done any overnight kayak trips prior to this one. Although I’ve backpacked in the Big South Fork in all seasons of the year and it’s a beautiful place, this trip gave me another view of the area and wow, I am […]
I INSULATED THE HANDLES ON MY SNOW PEAK TITANIUM COOK SETS WITH DU-BRO TUBING!
CAUTION: I purchased some thinner Du-Bro tubing and installed it but it caught fire and totally burned to dust. In other words, be careful. I ran across a post in a forum awhile back that had some advice on insulating the handles on your Snow Peak pot handles with some Du-Bro 553 5/32″ Silicone Tubing. I […]
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRA-SIL COMPRESSION DRY SACK
I’ve had my Sea to Summit ultra-sil compression dry sack for going on two plus years now and I love it. I take this thing on every trip no questions asked because it’s a great piece of gear to have with me at all times. It’s waterproof, tough, lightweight and versatile! 30% Off New Fall Styles From […]
VIVOBAREFOOT MENS ULTRA TRAIL RUNNING SHOE…LIGHTWEIGHT WATER SHOE CAMPING SHOE!
I’ve had my pair of Vivobarefoot Mens Ultra Trail Running Shoes lashed to my backpack for the last ten trips and I barely notice them! They are about as light as you can get without taking off your shoes and they easily offer enough support and comfort as camp shoes. They can even be used for creek crossings but keep in mind they […]
MOUNT ROGERS/GRAYSON HIGHLANDS 2 NIGHT TRIP 8/8/14 THRU 8/10/14
It was raining Friday when we began this hike and didn’t stop until Saturday evening. We were grateful for Thomas Knob Shelter because by the time we got there it was pouring down rain and it saved us from putting up our tents in the rain. It’s a two floor shelter and there was a crew on […]
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRA-SIL NYLON TARP-PONCHO AND NYLON TARP-PONCHO
I’m not sure if anyone else out there likes these as much as I do but I’ve taken my Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nylon poncho tarp on nearly every backpack trip for the last two years and it has really come in […]
MY BELOVED SAWYER MINI WATER FILTER!
Introducing Basin and Range: Live in the Basins, Retreat to the Ranges, Clothing for Both. I’m very thankful to Sawyer Products for coming out with this water filter, or any of their filters to be honest. I have three Sawyer filters altogether and they are all outstanding. Their simplicity and size is the attraction for me and I’m sure […]
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