Hammock Camping on an Abandoned Mountain Farm – Quehanna Trail Ultralight Backpacking

Hammock Camping, Hiking & Ultralight Backpacking on the Quehanna Trail.

Yes, we’re once again camping in the rain. 🙂 For this overnight backpacking trip, I’ll be hiking a 22 mile loop in Pennsylvania’s Quehanna Wild Area, within the greater Moshannon State Forest.  Luckily, I learned from my last camping trip, and packed more adequate rain gear this time.

Itching for another hammock camping trip, I decided to have some fun and go back to more of an ultralight backpacking load-out for this adventure, clocking in at roughly 8.5 pounds base weight.

My full backpacking gear list, with weights & gear links is available on this lighterpacks.com link. A truncated notable backpacking gear list can be found at the bottom of this post.

Quehanna Short Loop – Route Overview – Sintax77

No permit is required to camp in the Quehanna Wild Area or the greater Moshannon SF.

Full GPS track data, including campsites, water sources, etc, for this trip and many others can be downloaded on my Trip Data Page.

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Hammock Camping in the Rain – Cranberry Wilderness Backpacking w/ the Amok Draumr XL

3 Days of Hiking, Backpacking, & Rainy Hammock Camping in the Cranberry Wilderness using the Amok Draumr XL Hammock.

For this 3 day, 2 night spring backpacking trip, I’ll be hiking a 20 mile loop in West Virginia’s Cranberry Wilderness, part of the larger Monongahela National Forest. The specific area for this hike, located between the Williams River and the Cranberry River, is commonly referred to as the Cranberry Backcountry.

Each of the 3 days will be comprised of three different “vibes”. Day one will mostly be a lowlands hike in the woods, day two will be primarily along the the beautiful Cranberry River, and day three will be a mossy, higher elevation ridge hike along Kennison Mountain.

With a new Amok Fjol XL tarp in hand to thwart the forecast of rain, each night will be spent hammock camping and testing the new Amok Draumr XL hammock, which Amok kindly sent for evaluation.

Route Overview Cranberry River Loop – Sintax77

No permit is required to camp in the Cranberry Wilderness, but there are rules and regulations regarding backcountry camping. You can find more information on the USFS Cranberry Wilderness website here.

Full GPS track data, including campsites, water sources, etc, for this trip and many others can be downloaded on my Trip Data Page.

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Hiking Halfmoon Mountain – Camping & Backpacking in West Virginia

Solo Backpacking, Hiking, & Camping with my Dog on the Halfmoon Mountain Loop in West Virginia.

For this 2 day, 1 night spring backpacking trip, I’ll be hiking a 10.5 mile loop in the George Washington National Forest.

Route Overview – Halfmoon Mountail Loop – Sintax77

No permit is required to camp in the George Washington National forest, but there are rules and regulations regarding backcountry camping. You can find more information on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest website here.

Full GPS track data, including campsites, water sources, etc, for this trip and many others can be downloaded on my Trip Data Page.

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Outdoor Vitals Loftek Adventure Jacket – In Depth Review

An in depth look at the Loftek Adventure Jacket.

On Kickstarter until 12/5/18 (Early Bird special ends 12/5/18)

For this backpacking gear review video, I go over the features, specs and my personal experiences with the Outdoor Vitals Loftek Adventure Jacket for camping, hiking and travel.

Specs and Features as per the Manufacturer

  • LoftTekâ„¢ is the world’s most advanced synthetic down imitation. The loose fill nature of the fibers mimics down’s extreme weight to warmth ratios and packability, while the it’s synthetic nature allows it to stay warm in wet conditions.
  • Unlike down, LoftTek uses siliconized fibers that dry quickly and always stay lofted for optimal warmth – even when wet.
  • Get the ultralight warmth and packability of down and the versatility and moisture advantages of synthetic.
  • You can pack the entire jacket into its own pocket. Use it when you need and and pack it into itself when you don’t.
  • Because of it’s ultra soft material, your packed jacket can also second as a pillow. Another way to save space without compromising your comfort.
  • LoftTekâ„¢ Adventure Jacket is coated so that water will bead up and roll off rather than absorb into the fabric.
  • The LoftTekâ„¢ Adventure Jacket is fully weatherproof and can stand up to the harshest conditions including snow, rain, cold temperatures, and extreme wind without sacrificing warmth or performance.
  • If you find yourself storing too much warmth, use the underarm zippers to release some of the heat. These are especially useful during high activity.
  • The thumbholes in the sleeve ends allow the sleeves to stay fully extended and in place, even when layering up or being active.
  • The insulation dries extremely quickly so if you need to wash it in a hostel or hotel sink, it can air dry fast and be ready to go the next day.

Sara’s Giving a Box of Gear to 3 Viewers! – Nomadik Box & Camping Gear Discussion

Sara’s Giving Away Nomadik Boxes to 3 Viewers!

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3 Winners will be chosen at the end of this month (July 2018)

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This Month’s Theme
Happy Camper

Items in this Month’s Nomadik Box

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Sara Talks Hiking Hydration – Nomadik Box

Sara uses this Month’s Nomadik Subscription Box to do an Important PSA about Hydration.

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This Month’s Theme
Hike Longer, Go Further

Items in this Month’s Nomadik Box

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Disclosure: A commission is received for purchases through the above links. Your support is appreciated and makes the backpacking trip videos on this channel possible.

By the way, don’t mistake my giving you a 10% off code as some sort of order to do something. Be a smart cookie. Do your own research. Duh. 😉