New Gear Selector: 3-person Backpacking Tent Selector
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2022-02-20
Gear Selection: Best 2 Person Backpacking Tent 2022
REI.com alone has 47 options for 2-person backpacking tents from 16 brands. When I add in other brands and other stores, I took data on 93 tents from 31 manufacturers.…
2022-02-06
Backpacking Destination: Mirror Lake, Snoqualmie Pass, WA
In August of 2018, my wife went out of town, which meant I had 3 boys on summer break while needing to spend most of my day in the office…
2022-01-30
Gear Selection: What tents do I need for my family of backpackers?
If you have the budget and storage space, you can amass quite a collection of tents best suited for each trip you plan. You can customize for weight, durability, sleeping…
2022-01-23
Trail Lesson: 9 best ways to stay warm in your sleeping bag
It doesn't matter if it's 70F outside, a 40-degree rated bag will never keep me warm. I'm cursed. Maybe it's circulation, or maybe I'm just so calm and relaxed out…
2022-01-23
Trail Food: Peanut Butter Granola Banana Rollup
Yes, that is a really long name. That's why we call it the PBGB Rollup. And eventually, "pibbidy gibbidy" stuck. This is a kid-friendly favorite that is an easy solution…
2022-01-23
Trail Lesson: 4 reasons why Bear Cans are worth it
When I started backpacking in certain areas around Seattle that require bear protection, I was originally disappointed. My Bear Vault BV500 added over two and a half pounds to the gear…
2022-01-23
Rave: NEMO Equipment Warranty Repair
My wife and son went on their first overnight backpacking trip without their trusty guide (that's me). They brought along my NEMO Dagger 2P tent, as it's my choice for…
2022-01-23
Gear Selection: Best Backpacking Packs for Kids 2017
The 2017 backpacking season is rolling to a close, and this is the time when I gather the wishlist items and do some research. On that list is another pack…
2022-01-22