Category Archives: Backpacking

When & How to Replace an RV Smoke Alarm

Earlier this month I shared the story of the RV fire I witnessed. This served as a reminder that fire extinguishers, propane/CO detectors and smoke alarms need periodic inspection, maintenance and end of life replacement.

Yesterday I posted an article on When and How to Replace an RV Propane/CO Detector. As promised in that post, this is a companion article on smoke alarms.

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Zpack 20° F Classic Sleeping Bag: 10 Year Review

I bought this sleeping bag in 2012. Since then, it is the sleeping bag I have brought with me for over 50% of my backpacking trips.

Today I have two sleeping bags and one quilt that I use for backpacking. All are over 10 years old. Which one I bring is decided by the environmental conditions (temperature) I expect. Temperature is the only determining factor.

The Zpack sleeping bag does what I need to do, with the caveat that is does have some limitations and faults. So let’s delve into this piece of gear.

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Exped Air Pillow: 10 Year Review

neither the pillow or mattress are inflated in this picture, which is why the cord looks so long

This has been my go-to backpacking pillow for over 10 years. I am a side sleeper, so a pillow is required for me to get a good night’s sleep.

An air pillow is a compromise of sorts and at first I just hated this pillow because it was difficult to make it stay in place and during the night would slide off my air mattress. Back in 2012 it flew away during a windstorm, but I later recover it.

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Backpacking Gift Ideas (miscellaneous gear)


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Binoculars for Backpacking?

My Backpacking Watches

Headlamps

Sony RX100 Compact Camera

Winter Gear

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Backpacking Gift Ideas (navigation)


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How Accurate is a Cammenga Lensatic Compass?

Set Up Your Compass Faster & More Accurately With A Map Protractor

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Preventing Blisters with Leukotape: a 10+ year review

What’s in Your First Aid Kit?

Ez Dose Pill Packs

Repairing Gear With Tenacious Tape

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Tilley LTM6 Airflo Hat

Long Term (10 year) Product Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail Running Shoes

Winter Footwear

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Patagonia Clothing

The majority of my clothing is made by Patagonia. This preference goes back forty years or so. The products are quality made, last a long time and do what the manufacturers says they will do. A simple formula for success.

Understanding Layers Using Patagonia Clothing as a Guide


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Canisters, Ursacks and Bears, Oh My!!

Mountain House Meals

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