Whether you are car camping or backpacking, or, a long day hike where you are looking to take a rest, you already have a pillow with you. There is no need to take an actual pillow (way to big and heavy for backpacking!), or even one of those smaller travel pillows. All you need to […]
Category Archives: Backpacking
Bring an extra tent stake. Chances are, you will lose, break, bend beyond repair, one of your tent stakes. Even if you do not lose one, it may come in handy as an extra tie down for your tarp, or some other use. Image from Lawson Outdoor Equipment I actually keep a couple with me […]
Again, the folks at REI can just crank out these infographics! This week is all about Sleeping Bags! What you do in them, well, that’s your own business. Thanks to REI, and everyone else that has made these, has so far helped me get through 52 weeks of infographics! However, we’re only about 1/2 way […]
You probably didn’t purposefully pack it when you set off on your trek, but, guess what? You have a clothes drying rack with you. If you are on the trail and have some wet gear, whether it is sunny and dry out, or even overcast (as long as it is not currently precipitating), hang your […]
I have been a ground dweller for all of my days. When car camping, I do bring along a hammock, although I seldom actually call it home and sleep in it overnight. I think however, I am going to give hammock camping a go, and remove myself from the forest floor as a ground dweller, […]
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