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For The Love of Tents
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For The Love of Tents

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A tent is a micro thin piece of fabric that somehow separates the user from the harsh world, and with enough thought can be a palace inside. There is always something about shaking out the tent body from my backpack, putting the poles in, then staking it out, that grounded me when backpacking. You could… Continue reading For The Love of Tents

Gear Review: Deuter ACT Trail SL Backpack
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Gear Review: Deuter ACT Trail SL Backpack

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Sometime around 11 years ago I bought my first Deuter backpack. My oldest son had had a Deuter Fox 30 for years, and I had been impressed how well it was holding up (it held up so well I sold as he aged out). At that point I was chewing through a daypack a year.… Continue reading Gear Review: Deuter ACT Trail SL Backpack

Gear Review: Luumi Silicone Bags & Bowls
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Gear Review: Luumi Silicone Bags & Bowls

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When I first started backpacking, so many years ago, the world was a different place in many ways. And for me, there were many trade offs. If I didn't have to clean pots, I used a lot less water, and no soap. Freezer Bag Cooking came out of my desire to hike more, and carry… Continue reading Gear Review: Luumi Silicone Bags & Bowls

What Our Boys Carry: School Age Backpack Loads
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What Our Boys Carry: School Age Backpack Loads

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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 9 and Alistaire will be 7. They have both grown quite a bit since the last post on gear. I often make it my goal to tear apart their backpacks around the New… Continue reading What Our Boys Carry: School Age Backpack Loads