Tips, tricks and discussion on various Backpacking, Hiking & Camping topics.
Topics Discussed / Gear Seen
- Choosing an Ultralight Backpack – Things to think about
- Gregory Optic 48 Backpack
- Upcoming Stealth Camping Trip Gear List Video
- GORUCK GR1 Backpack
- My First Hammock Camping Trip Ever – Catskills Mountains
- Backpacking in Massachusetts or Georgia?
- Thoughts out the Outdoor Vitals Mummy-Pod for hammocks and ground sleeping.
- Carrying while camping and backpacking?
- When are Sara and our dog Denali going to come out on some backpacking trips?
- New version of the HangTime Hook
- Some really cool hammock artwork by Justin Cline (@JustinCline on Twitter, Insta, Etsy)
- Tom from NH would has a question about trail greeting protocol.
- Jack from Little Cub Outfitters sent some cool shirts.
- Does anybody ever pack in “Trail Games” when backpacking?
- Bill for MA sent a nice care package.
- Metal water bottles for camping and on the trail?
- First look at the super tiny 130 lumen Olight i1R EOS
- It’s currently at an even better price direct from Olight.
- Pitching Tarps and ground sleeping on a slope.
is a compact, lightweight alternative to more traditional camping & backpacking water filters. Instead of using a filter, the Steripen uses ultraviolet light to kill any bacteria, cysts and other harmful microorganisms. Unlike most backpacking & survival water filters, Steripen also eliminates viruses.
, versus traditional filter based water purification systems. I’ll also demonstrate how to use a Steripen, frequently asked questions, water bottle options, common myths and concerns, and what the various indicator lights mean.
