My hope with this post is to go over some general food storage and camp etiquette so you aren't "those people" when you are on the trail/camping. In addition, all of these items are to help mitigate bear (and other critters) issues at campsites for yourself and others.
No sleep, unexpected frost, lots of winds, and beautiful scenery! Franconia Ridge in New Hampshire is always a joy to hike!
Full Disclosure... I am the WORST at stopping to eat when hiking, but my plan is always set with good intentions... I am stubborn and goal oriented, which means when I get out on the trail I tend to neglect that my body needs food and just keep hiking (much to my detriment). When I …
I was SICK of being inside after the holidays, and hubby was busy, so I planned my first solo backpacking trip for the first weekend of 2019. I say solo, but I did bring my 140 lb love of a dog Nova with me. I love snowshoeing, and hadn't gotten to go yet this 2018/2019 …
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I will preface this post by saying a few things... I am NOT an ultra light backpacker not do I have unlimited funds to go get the top level gear. I try to be practical with my purchases. I also like being comfortable, so I carry a few things that many ultra light backpackers do …
