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Is It Worth It?
Gear · Trail Cooking

Is It Worth It?

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A long time ago (you know, in the 2000's and early 2010's) as the decade was closing in, a number of gear companies were having a major renaissance and producing some of the best cooking gear for the outdoors. MSR was producing some amazing pots and cooking sets. I had come into a number of… Continue reading Is It Worth It?

Gear Review: Hill People Gear Runner’s Kit Bag
Gear · Hiking Gear

Gear Review: Hill People Gear Runner’s Kit Bag

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In early summer of 2003, on a trip into the Olympic Mountains, I met the Hill brothers. They became a legend*. I think mostly it was envy of their tent setup that included a light weight wood stove. Sitting on the outside of their tent, the flaps open and the heat pouring out as a… Continue reading Gear Review: Hill People Gear Runner’s Kit Bag

What’s In My Daypack 2020
Gear · Hiking Gear

What’s In My Daypack 2020

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Years ago I was a happy UL (ultralight) hiker. I carried very little, I would do 4-day trips with a large daypack on. I was also on a high from the "there I was" tales. I once got into an argument on a trail about misery and hiking with a hiking partner, where I snarkily… Continue reading What’s In My Daypack 2020

Gear Review: Amazon Essentials Boy’s Full-Zip Polar Fleece Jacket
Gear · Hiking Gear

Gear Review: Amazon Essentials Boy’s Full-Zip Polar Fleece Jacket

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Whenever someone whines about the evil overlord that Amazon is.....I tend to roll my eyes, because living on an island means I have few choices for clothing shopping. Much less gear shopping (let me laugh a wee bit on that....there is nowhere to shop locally for that). When it comes to the boys, I want… Continue reading Gear Review: Amazon Essentials Boy’s Full-Zip Polar Fleece Jacket

What Our Boys Carry: School Age Backpack Loads In 2020
Gear · Hiking Gear

What Our Boys Carry: School Age Backpack Loads In 2020

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In the past I have written about what our young boys carry in their backpacks for dayhikes. This year Walker will turn 10 and Alistaire will be 8. They have both grown since last years post which means new rain gear for the boys to come soon (Alistaire's just showed up today) With January winding… Continue reading What Our Boys Carry: School Age Backpack Loads In 2020