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1 (5)
- 1,000 Sunsets and 1,000 Sunrises
- 10 Days Camping At Lake Mead
- 17th Anniversary Camping Trip & Some Thoughts on Marriage
- 1992 Starcraft Meteorite Page Uploaded
- 1992 Starcraft Meteorite Upgrades Added
2 (12)
- 200,000 miles
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara Axle Upgrade
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara Storage Solutions
- 2014 In Review
- 2015 Genesis
- 2016 Recap: Favorite Gear, Blog Stats, Favorite Trips, Blah, Blah, Blah
- 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L “Godzilla” Gas Engine Towing MPG
- 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L “Godzilla” Gas Engine Towing MPG Update 09/20/2025
- 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L “Godzilla” Gas Engine Towing MPG Update 8/22/2020
- 2020 Ford F-250 7.3L “Godzilla” Gas Engine Towing MPG Update 9/20/2021
- 2021 Thanksgiving Camping Trip and a Milestone
- 2022 Camping and the High Price of Gas
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4 (2)
5 (1)
6 (2)
A (43)
- “Are we out of propane, Again?”
- A 4-day Backpacking Trip in the Anza Borrego Desert
- A Birthday Camping Trip @ Guajome
- A Call To Action (protect our wild lands)
- A Camping “Shakedown” Trip
- A Couple Map Protractor Tips
- A Day in the (trail) Life…
- A Four-day Walkabout & GGG X for Dessert
- A Gentleman’s Guide to Fitting Trousers
- A Good Day to be Old
- A History of Repairs to Our Milan Travel Trailer
- A man needs a knife…
- A New Fridge for the Niagara
- A Nostalgic Hike to Carey’s Castle
- A Nostalgic Hike with Chuckawalla Bill
- A Pencil for the JMT
- A Pier in Our Backyard
- A Slide for Our F-250 Super Duty Truck
- A tête-à-tête with Nicole, the Redwoods, and the Ocean
- A Tour of Our 2006 Niagara Pop Up Camper
- A Walk in the Desert With Doug – Or How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
- A Walk in the Woods
- A Windy Easter Vacation
- Adding Satellite Radio to an OEM Vehicle Radio
- Adventure before Dementia
- Aging and The Rule of Three
- Air Force One in Palm Springs
- ALPS Mountaineering Classic Hiking Staff
- An Easter Camping Dinner
- An Ode to Spoons
- Andersen Camper Levelers — 2 Year Review
- Anniversary Camping Trip
- Another Day in Paradise
- Anza Borrego Backpacking Trip Report
- Anza Borrego Super Bloom
- Appalachian Section Hike
- Arctic Blast Hits US!
- Are Alcohol Stoves Becoming Obsolete?
- Are Bivies Obsolete?
- Are Internet Forums Obsolete?
- Atwood Furnace Directional Vent and Vent Door Repair
- Autumn
- Avoiding the Pacific Crest Trail
B (61)
- Backpack Base Weight: Does it Matter?
- Backpacking & Camping Gifts Under $50
- Backpacking & Technology
- Backpacking 500 Miles in the Mojave Desert (epilogue)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 1)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 2)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 3)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 4)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 5)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 6)
- Backpacking 500 Miles in the Mojave Desert (part 7)
- Backpacking 500 Miles in the Mojave Desert (part 8)
- Backpacking and the Grinch Who Stole Time
- Backpacking Art
- Backpacking Gear I Use (updated)
- Backpacking Gear Is Getting Boring
- Backpacking in the Land of Enchantment
- Backpacking Quilts for Side-sleepers?
- Backpacking the Cedars of Lebanon
- Backpacking Trifecta (deserts to ocean to mountains)
- backpacking trip cancelled. went camping instead.
- Backpacking Wallet – you’re kidding right?
- Backpacking Water Filters
- Backpacking with a Camera
- Backpacking with a Smart Phone: Multi-Tool or Anchor?
- Backpacking, Camping and Marijuana
- Backpacking, Camping, and Herd Mentality
- Backpacking, weather, airplanes, and free will
- Backpacking: Does 1 Pound on Your Feet Equal 5 Pounds on Your Back?
- Backpacking/Camping Decision Tree
- Backpacks: less is not more
- Backup Your Computer Data! 3-2-1
- Backyard Wildlife and an Epic Bird Invasion
- Bald Eagle
- Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
- Bargman Trailer Hitch Cable Routing
- Battery Water Filler
- Been Busy After a Dumb Mistake — Time to Plan our Next Adventure
- Best Backpacking Watch to Protect You From the Impending Climate Change Apocalypse
- Best Blog on the Web: Out Of Eden Walk
- Best Camping Chair. Ever.
- Best Piece of Backpacking Gear. Ever.
- Biden tweets demand for gas stations to ‘bring down’ prices, gets praised by Chinese state media
- Bike Security
- Binoculars for Backpacking?
- Black Diamond Mega Light Pyramid Shelter: Not A Review
- Black Friday? Go Camping or Backpacking Instead!
- Boat Story
- Book Review — How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners
- Book Review: Bear Attacks — Their Causes and Avoidance, by Stephen Herrero
- Book Review: Desert Solitaire, by Edward Abbey
- Book Review: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk
- Book Review: The Man Who Walked Through Time, by Colin Fletcher
- Book Review: The Secret Knowledge of Water, by Craig Childs
- Book Review: The Thousand Mile Summer, by Colin Fletcher
- Book Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, 2nd Edition
- Boston, Marathons & Terrorists
- BS Gear Reviews
- Bucket List
- Buckeye Trail Section Hike
- Buy Your 2nd Camper the 1st Time: What to Look For
C (55)
- Caldera Cone Stove System
- California Bans 1-lb Disposable Propane Canisters
- California Wildfires
- California’s Water Nazis
- Camco 4-in-1 Magnetic Bumper Cap
- Camco Awning Anchor Kit
- Camco Awning Hold Down Strap Kit: 20+ Year Review
- Camco RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose Kit: 8 Year Review
- Camco RV Roof Vent Cover
- Camp Chef Pro 60 Double Burner Stove
- Camp Stoves, Wind, and a Stove Mod
- Camper Cargo Carrier Solutions
- Camper Cargo Door Mod
- Camper Fresh Water Transfer Methods
- Camper Gear Stuff
- Camper Upgrades Added
- campfires, drought & camping
- Campground Etiquette for Families: Teaching Kids Respect for Nature and Fellow Campers
- Campground Etiquette: We need to talk about trash
- Campground Security?
- Camping (from palms to pines)
- Camping And Doing (almost) Nothing
- Camping and the Hot Dog Conundrum
- Camping Gaz Globetrotter Stove: 35 Year Review
- Camping in 114F Temps and No Air Conditioner (sort of)
- Camping in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary
- Camping in the Southern Sierra: What Day is It?
- Camping in the Time of Coronavirus
- Camping List Methodology
- Camping Road Trip: 2 Months — 3,000 Miles — 2 Wildfires
- Camping Strategies, Planning and Activities
- Camping via a Magic Carpet Ride
- Camping Weather and some thoughts on 2019 & 2020
- Camping with Joe (Dec 2012)
- Can You Help My Friends Katharina and Chris?
- Can’t We Just Let Christopher McCandless Die?
- Candy for the Curmudgeon
- Canisters, Ursacks and Bears, Oh My!!
- Cascade Designs (Therm-A-Rest NeoAir) for the Win!
- Cease and Desist
- Chaffing & Jock Itch
- Champ Chef Ranger III Stove: Almost Perfect
- Chenault on Shelters
- Christmas Gifts
- Clarification on the Deschutes CF Post Yesterday
- Cold Monochrome Living
- Colorado River Camp
- Condiments, Ethics and Morality
- Confession Time: I’m a Philatelist
- Contemplating the Fastest Known Time
- Courage in the Time of Coronavirus
- COVID-19 and PopUpBackpacker.com
- Cross Bands For Your Backpacking Pots
- Cuben Fiber, Dyneema, and Economics
- Cuben Tech Clothing: Unintended Consequences
D (23)
- Dash Warning: Trailer Wiring Fault
- Dave Chenault on Gear Reviews…
- December Backpacking in Anza Borrego
- Desert in Autumn
- Desert Time
- Desert Tortoise (groundhog) Day
- Desert. Again.
- Desert. Again. and Again.
- Deserts and Blizzards
- Dipped in Green
- Disclosure & Self-Reliance
- Dispatches from the Home Front
- Do Hiking Boots Protect Against Ankle Injuries?
- Do Suspended Mesh Backpacks Really Ventilate?
- DODGE Cuts, Government Shutdown, and Camping
- Does A Weight Distribution Hitch Increase Tongue Weight?
- Does an Electric Tow Vehicle Make Sense?
- Does Home Solar Make Sense?
- Dolphins !!
- Dometic Sunchaser Awning & Other Stuff
- Don’t forget to get your 2014 California Campfire Permit
- Doug Finds the Cave and Other Discoveries
- Down Fill Power Explained — Is it an Important Measurement?
E (25)
- Early Mojave Halloween: Witches & Spiders
- Earthquake!
- Eastern Sierra Vacation
- Easy Trailer Stabilizer Upgrade!
- Eclipse Milan 26RLS Travel Trailer — 10 Year Review
- El Niño Is Here (and so am I)
- Elegant Dining in the Outdoors
- Embracing Technology
- Endless Breeze 12 Volt Fan, by Fan-Tastic Vent
- Endless Breeze 12 Volt Fan: Wall Mount Modification
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 10
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 11
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 12 (1 year of tracking)
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 8
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 9
- Energy Upgrade: Stats Thru Month 5
- Energy Upgrade: Stats Thru Month 6
- Energy Upgrade: Stats Thru Month 7
- Environmentalism or Conservationism
- Esbit Stove Shoot Out: Caldera vs LiteTrail
- Escape from Walden Pond
- Every Picture Tells A Story
- Exped Air Pillow: 10 Year Review
- Extended Dual-Run Fuel Tank for Honda Generators
- EZYDOSE Pill Pouches to Organize Your Backpacking Life
F (25)
- “Falling” into Old Age and Backpacking
- F-250 Bed Mat
- F-250 Camper Shell
- Fake News, Internet Trolls, and PopUpBackpacker
- Falling Back, COVID, and How We’re Doing
- Fastest Known Time redux
- Favorite Backpacking Gear for 2013
- Favorite Camper Gear of 2018
- Favorite Gear of 2015
- Favorite Gear Of 2025
- Favorite Hiking Gear for 2012
- Finding and Keeping Secret Places Secret
- Fire on the Mountain
- First Backpacking Trip of 2015
- First Camping Trip of 2015
- First Post COVID-19 Backpacking Trip
- Fit System 3891 Clip-On Towing Mirrors
- Florida Rain Storm
- Flower Power
- Ford Motor Company’s $19.5 Billion EV Bust
- Freezer Bag Cooking
- From Hell, to Hell and Back
- Full Time RVing?
- Furoshiki Shoes
- Furoshiki Shoes: 1 Year Review
G (17)
- Gathering of the (backpacking) Gear Geeks (GGG) — So Cal Edition
- Gays and the Boy Scouts of America
- Gear that Works: Flip Flops
- Gear, gear, and more backpacking gear
- Get Ready to ‘Flip Your Lid’ (How to Replace an RV Vent Lid)
- Getting (and staying) in Hiking Shape
- Going back home to the Surf
- Good Luck. Bad Luck.
- Goodyear Endurance Trailer Tire Review
- Grand Obsession: Harvey Butchart
- Gray Water Solutions for Your Camper
- Great Expectations
- Green Greed
- Grounded 🙁
- Groupthink and Collaboration on the Trail
- GSI Infinity Backpacker’s Mug: 5-year Review
- GSI Outdoors 14-Cup Glacier Coffee Pot: Long Term Review
H (64)
- Haboob
- Hackers, Thieves, and Property Rights
- Halloween Camp
- Happy New Year
- Heat and the Art of Trailer Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values
- Hi, Desert and happy birthday!
- Hike to a Secret Place
- Hike where you live. Live where you hike.
- Hiking Illinois
- Hiking Staff Repairs & Adaptations
- Hiking with Joyce at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
- Home Power Tools
- Honda Generator Maintenance and Storage
- House Remodel: Before & After
- House Remodel: Drywall Tips
- House Remodel: Guest Bath Demolition Phase
- House Remodel: Kitchen Demolition Disaster
- House Remodel: Master Bath Demolition Phase
- House Remodel: Preparing for Demolition
- House Remodel: Wall & Floor Tile
- House Solar Install
- House Solar Update
- How Accurate is a Cammenga Lensatic Compass?
- How Accurate is an iPhone Compass?
- How friends turn rain and cold into fun
- How Long Are You Willing To Drive?
- How many miles did you hike?
- How Much Propane Does an RV Fridge Use?
- How Much Trailer Can You Tow (Part 1)?
- How Much Trailer Can You Tow (Part 2)?
- How Much Trailer Can You Tow (Part 3)?
- How Our Honda Quiet Generators Saved Us (product review)
- How the People’s Republic of California Almost Ruined My Christmas
- How the Post Office Can Help You When You Are Camping
- How to Attach an Air Pillow to a Backpacking Air Mattress
- How to Avoid Slipping When Hiking Downhill Trails
- How To Become (or not become) A Famous Backpacker
- How to boondock (the art of secret places)
- How to Change a Trailer Tire without a Jack!
- How to Choose a New Tow Vehicle
- How to Choose an Inverter for Your Camper
- How to Choose an Outdoor Stove for Your Camper or RV
- How to Choose Backpacking Water and Camp Shoes
- How to Excel at Backpacking
- How to Find a GREAT Remote Campsite
- How to Fold a Topo Map
- How to get a Good Night’s Sleep in the Backcountry (and everywhere else)
- How To Hang Toilet Paper
- How To Install Grommets In Fabric and Leather
- How to Level and Stabilize a Tent Trailer
- How to Maintain Your Backpacking Gear
- How to Orient Your Map Quickly With a Compass
- How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
- How to Plan House Remodeling Projects (or anything else)
- How to Polish a Titanium Backpacking Spoon
- How to Repair a Leak in a NeoAir Mattress
- How to Repair a RV Window Screen
- How to Secure Your RV’s Dual Propane Tanks
- How to Start a Forest Fire
- How to Test a Trailer Breakaway Switch
- How to Tie Shoelaces
- How To Winterize A Camper
- Hunting, Morality, and Gun Control
- Husky Liners Mud Guards – Long Term Review
I (32)
- (I Hate) Texting
- I added an Astrophotography Image Gallery to PopUpBackpacker
- I am no longer a Popup Backpacker…
- I Am Tired of Cheap Chinese Crap
- I hate Barney!!
- I Need a Decent Backpacking Drinking Cup
- I Need My Space
- I Slept Cold on My Last Backpacking Trip: And This is Why
- I’m a Criminal
- I’m Done With DCF (aka Cuben Fiber)
- I’m Officially Retired
- I’ve Been On Holiday For Almost Two Months
- I’m An Addict
- If I Could Have Only One Shelter it Would be a MLD TrailStar
- Improve Your Backpacking Pot’s Handles
- In Defense of Freedom (Units) part 1
- In Defense of Freedom (Units) part 2
- Inflatable Boat Hull ID Plate Solution
- Is “stink” from sweating while backpacking bad?
- Is Backpacking Dying?
- Is Fleece Obsolete?
- Is it a Good Deal to “Exchange” Your Propane Tanks?
- Is Making A Profit Moral?
- Is my BIC empty?
- Is One Million a Lot?
- Is Photography Art?
- Is The President of the United States The Moral Authority of America?
- Is Your NeoAir Mattress Leaking?
- Is Your RV Water Faucet Sputtering Or Full Of Air?
- It’s Time to Take Action Against the BLM
- It’s Probably A Bad Day When Your RV Slide-Out Breaks
- It’s Time to Shit-can the LW, UL, SUL, and XUL Labels
J (6)
- Jawbone Jambox — Unexpected Happiness
- John Muir and Freedom from Restraint
- Joshua Tree National Park Article
- Joshua Tree National Park Article (part 2)
- Joshua Tree Super Bloom
- Joshua Tree Two-Day Grand Loop
K (4)
- Katadyn BeFree Water Filter
- Katadyn BeFree Water Filter: 6 Year Review
- Keep the Change
- Kickstarter (or brother can you spare a dime)
L (16)
- Labor Day Camping
- Lake Mead Bike Tour
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Lake Mead Trip Reports Added
- Last Boating/Camping Trip of the Year
- LED Light Upgrade for Our Milan Travel Trailer
- Less is More?
- LET’S BLAME OUR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS FOR TODAY’S PROBLEMS
- Lighting Solutions for Your Camper
- Lightweight Backpacking: The Way, and the Truth, and the Life
- Like
- LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System
- Lockdown or Liberty: How to Deal with Stay-in-Place Orders
- Long Term (10 year) Product Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail Running Shoes
- Long Term Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mattress
- Low Loveseat and Double Jeopardy
M (32)
- “My Camper’s Countertops are Falling Apart!”
- Magic Birthday Desert Camp
- Maintenance: Fresh Water Tank Fill Hose Replacement
- Make Your Own Backpacking Gear?
- Managing Your Recreation Inventory
- McHale Backpacks — Long Term Review (Bump 32 and Little Big Pack 36)
- McHale Packs
- Merry Christmas
- Merry Christmas!
- Microfiber Pollution and the Guppyfriend Review
- Milan 26RLS Solar System
- Mojave Desert Tripp’n
- Mokelumne & Cheesecake
- Money, Andrew Skurka, and Me
- Montbell EX Light Down Jacket & Vest: Long Term Review
- Mopeka Sensor Battery Replace and an Update
- Moss on Oak Tree in Georgia
- Mountain House Meals
- Mourning the Death of a Good Friend
- MSR DragonFly Stove: 12 Year Review
- MSR WhisperLite Stove: 35 Year Review
- MSR WindPro II Stove: 10 Year Review
- Mt. San Jacinto Cheat Sheet
- My Backpacking Watches
- My Black Friday “Shopping” Excursion
- My Favorite Backpacking Chairs
- My Favorite Camping Gear of All Time
- My Favorite Gear of 2014
- My Friend Craig Wisner Lost His House in the Eaton Fire
- My Remote Kit For Astrophotography
- My Thoughts on the Presidential Race
- My Wife Won’t “Let” Me Go Backpacking (solo)
N (18)
- (non-backpacking) Backpacking Gear Review
- Nalgene Oasis Water Bottle
- National Cheeseburger Day
- New & Improved Backpacking Gear!
- New First Alert Fire Extinguishers for Our RV
- New Gallery Pictures Uploaded
- New Gear mini-reviews posted
- New Telescope Remote Power System
- New Tow Vehicle: 2020 Ford F-250 XL “Godzilla”
- New World 45 Gallon Fold-A-Tank: 10 Year Review
- Niagara Camper Upgrades Added
- No comments here…
- No Kitchen Pass Needed this Weekend
- No Rattlesnakes, No Water, No Fun
- Nomad Camp
- Novara Safari Upgrades
- Nunatak Arc Specialist Quilt: 15 Year Review
- NYC Sugar Ban!!
O (15)
- “Old” (backpacker) Guys Rock!!
- Obituary: Chouinard Pyramid Shelter (1985-2020)
- Odyssey 4000 Tongue Jack
- Olympic Opening Ceremony
- On Deserts…
- On the Buckeye Trail (again)
- Online Tools for Buying Automotive Parts & Accessories
- Open Letter to the Backpacking Cottage Industry
- Organizing Backpacking Gear and/or a Camper
- Our Camper’s Propane Tanks. Poof! Gone!
- Our New Trailer Storage Facility
- Our RV Solar System Upgrade
- Out of Office
- Out of Office Message
- Outdoor Living Spaces
P (32)
- Packing Our Fears (and an apology)
- Packrafting — to do or not
- Packrats and how my summer is going…
- Palm Oases
- Palm Springs Leaves Citizens ‘Holding the Bag’
- Patagonia and Black Friday
- Patagonia Baggies Shorts: 35 Year Review
- Patagonia, shame on you
- Personal Locator Beacons
- Photo Sharing Websites
- Platypus Soft Water Bottle: Ten Year Review
- Please Help Save Off-Trail Hiking in Anza Borrego
- Please Help Save the Cactus to Clouds Trail (and other trails)
- PopUp Gizmos
- PopUpBackpacker — HACKED!!
- PopUpBackpacker Attacked by Russia !!
- PopUpBackpacker is 10 Years Old !!
- PopUpBackpacker Most Popular Posts of 2015
- PopUpBackpacker the Year in Review (2013)
- popupbackpacker.com
- popupbackpacker.com now has ads 🙁
- PopUpBackpacker’s Headlamp Buyer’s Guide
- Preventing Blisters with Leukotape: a 10+ year review
- Proposal for a New Wilderness Ethic: Leave No Digital Trace (LNDT)
- ProPride 20,000 Mile Update
- ProPride 4,000 Mile Update
- ProPride 6,000 Mile Update
- ProPride Hitch 25,000 Mile Update and Maintenance Tips
- ProPride Trailer Hitch 1,000 mile Update
- ProPride Weight Distribution Jack Upgrade
- Prudence and Weather
- Pull Down Faucet For Camper
Q (1)
R (27)
- R.I.P Corky (2003-2019)
- Rabid, the book
- Read the Damn Instructions
- Reader Question: Can I Charge My RV Battery With An Inverter Connected To The Battery?
- Ready for Prime Time: amazon.com
- Recliner Chairs for Our Travel Trailer!
- Recommend a hike?
- REI and the Demise of Western Civilization
- REI Novara Safari Touring Bike
- Relativity and Our Energy Upgrade
- Repairing Gear with Tenacious Tape
- Resurrection: My Chouinard Pyramid Rises From the Dead
- Return from Base Camp
- Return to Guajome and some discoveries
- Revisiting the Mopeka Propane Sensor Installation
- Roads Closed – Go To Plan C
- Rock Camping
- Rock Steady: How to Level, Chock, and Stabilize a Travel Trailer
- Rocks ‘n Boulders
- Rucking? The New is the Old
- RV Fires: Some Safety Reminders
- RV Maintenance: Holding Tank Monitor Replacement
- RV Maintenance: Leaking Water Heater Hose Connections
- RV Maintenance: Zip Dee Chair Fabric Replacement
- RV Roof Maintenance
- RV Solar System
- RV Tank Monitor Solution: Mopeka Sensors
S (51)
- Samlex 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter: Long Term Review
- San Francisco Burger King
- San Jacinto Fire Update
- Sea to Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping
- Searching for Palm Trees
- Searching for Pebbles
- Senior Moments – Cataracts
- Senior Moments – Declining Eyesight (or how I returned my vision to normal)
- Senior Moments – Hearing Loss
- Senior Moments — I Can See Clearly Now!
- Senior Moments — My Eyesight is now Halfway Fixed
- Senior Moments in Backpacking
- Senior Moments: The Heart
- Set Up Your Compass Faster & More Accurately With A Map Protractor
- Set Up Your Compass Faster & More Accurately With A Map Protractor, Part 2
- Seventy
- Sewer Crap
- Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale: Long Term Review
- Should I Replace the Air in My Trailer & Tow Vehicle Tires with Nitrogen?
- Should You Sell Your Vehicle to CarMax or Trade It In?
- Should You Turn Your Hobby Into a Side Business?
- Sierra Snow Trip (silly me)
- Silence
- Six Moon Designs Deschutes CF Shelter
- Six Moon Designs Deschutes Silpoly — A Best Buy
- Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis Shelter
- Six Moons Design Deschutes CF: My “GoTo” Shelter
- Sizing An RV Solar System: Part 1
- Sizing An RV Solar System: Part 2
- Sizing An RV Solar System: Part 3
- snow blind
- Solar Charge Controllers — PWM vs. MPPT
- Solar for Backpacking?
- Solo Backpacking
- Solo Backpacking: Crazy and Dangerous?
- Solving RV Slow Fresh Water Tank Fill
- Sometimes it seems you can’t get anything done when you’re retired…
- Sony RX100 M1 Compact Camera
- Sorry, the National Forest is Closed
- Speedy Stitcher: Long Term Review
- spring forward camping trip
- Spring vs Spring
- Springtime = REI Dividend Time
- Springtime Camping Celebration
- Stagnation of Backpackinglight.com
- Starcraft Meteorite Suspension Upgrades Uploaded
- State of Charge: Your Camper/RV May Be Killing Your Battery Bank
- Storage Wars: iStorage has Many Thefts Every Month — Beware !!
- Stove Bans
- Svea 123 Backpacking Stove: 48 Year Review
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) and the Campmor Catalog
T (88)
- Tarptent Scarp 1: My Favorite Shelter Of All Time
- Technology Might Be Killing Wilderness
- Telescope Buying Guide For Campers (Part 1)
- Telescope Buying Guide For Campers (Part 2)
- Telescope Buying Guide For Campers (Part 3)
- Telescope Buying Guide For Campers (Part 4)
- Telescope Buying Guide For Campers (Part 5)
- Telescope Buying Guide For Campers (Part 6)
- Telescope Buying Guide For Campers (Part 7)
- Telescope Upgrades
- Tent Trailer Awnings
- TGO Awards Controversy
- The “Magic” Patagonia Houdini Windshirt
- The “Top Ten Lists” – Can You Trust Them?
- The “Best” Water Bottle (backpacking & hiking) is Free
- The 4 (not 10) Essentials for Hiking and Backpacking
- The Adventurer’s Son: A Memoir — My Book Review
- The Annual Escape from Black Friday
- The Annual Search for Wildflowers
- The Best Day of the Year?
- The Business Case for Renting an RV Instead of Buying One
- The Business of Backpacking
- The Care and Feeding of Your Backpacker
- The Case Against Trails
- The Cat in the Hat
- The Changing Landscape of Campgrounds
- The Cotton Bandana: One of the Best Backpacking Gear Items Ever!
- The Day After
- The Day after the Day After
- The Daylight Savings Time Conundrum
- The Death of Renaissance Man
- The Death of Ultralight Backpacking
- The Desert in Bloom
- The Desert in Bloom, Part 2
- The Digital Life: Blog Facelift
- The Digital Life: David vs. Goliath
- The Digital Life: Gear Ambassadors
- The Digital Life: Music
- The Digital Life: Remote Controls
- The Eye Candy Backpacking Trip
- The First and Last Camping Trip
- The First Camping Trip of Autumn — or is it Fall?
- The Fourth Day after the Day After
- The Gift of the Magi Redux
- The Great Stove Debate
- The Hilton Alarm Clock
- The Income Inequality Fallacy
- The Inconsistencies of USGS Topo Maps: WTF?
- The Liebster Award
- The Lightest ‘backpacking shoe’ in the Universe
- The Maryland Challenge
- The Minimalist Shoe Craze
- The Mountain Beckons
- The Music of Backpacking and other Musings
- The Perfect Meal Food
- The Problem With Campground Reservations and How to Fix It
- The Problem with Product Reviews
- The Retirement Time Bank
- The Search for the Holy Grail: Waterproof Breathable Rain Gear
- The Second Day after the Day After
- The Seventeenth Day after the Day After
- The Super Bowl versus The Mojave
- The Third Day after the Day After
- The Time of COVID: Out of Stock and Backordered
- The Trout
- The Weatherman vs. Fall Camping (part 1)
- The Weatherman vs. Fall Camping (part 2)
- The Wine Connoisseur at the Campsite
- Thoughts on Boots and Boot Care
- Throwaway Backpacking Gear? Photon Micro-Light II
- Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart, the book
- Tire Pressure Secrets for Camping Trailers & Tow Vehicles
- Today is National Walking Day
- Today You Have an Extra Hour to Use — or do You?
- TorkLift Propane Lock
- Tow Vehicle: Diesel or Gas Engine?
- Towing Attitude and 10,000 Mile ProPride Update
- Tracks Hiking Staff: Better Than Trekking Poles
- Trail Designs Fissure Ti-Tri Stove System & Other Stove Thoughts
- Trailer Fender Skirt Replacement
- Trailer Tongue Weight Voodoo
- Trailstar Shelter by Mountain Laurel Designs
- Trekking Poles?
- Trendsetting Curmudgeon: Oxymoron?
- TriMetric Battery Monitor — 20 Year Review
- Trump vs. The Pope
- Twice a Victim
- Type 2 Fun in the Yolla Bolly Wilderness
U (14)
- UL Backpacking and the Coming Financial & Environmental Crises
- Ultra-Fab (tongue jack) Customer Service for the Win!!
- Ultra-Fab Phoenix 5500 Tongue Jack
- Un-Sequestered and Free Again
- Under-dinette Shower and Water System
- Understanding Layers Using Patagonia Clothing as a Guide
- Up (and down) in the Trinity Alps
- Update on Off-Trail Hiking in Anza Borrego State Park
- Update Your Old Kelty External Frame Backpack
- Update: BLM – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land Exchange
- Updated Starcraft Meteorite Upgrades
- Upgrading an RV Battery Bank with Lithium (LiFePo4) Batteries
- Upgrading our RV Storage Door Locks
- Urban Hiking
V (5)
- Valley Forge
- VIAIR 88P Portable Air Compressor
- VIAIR 88P Portable Air Compressor: Long Term Review
- Vintage Gear Added
- Vintage Stoves
W (47)
- ‘We’ need a new TV
- “We the People…” made a difference at Anza Borrego
- Walking Among Giants
- Walking Man: The Secret Life of Colin Fletcher (a biography)
- Wave 8 Heater: Long Term Review
- We Went Back For 2nds
- We’rrre Back!
- Weather Got You Down?
- Weber Baby Q 120 Grill
- Weber Baby Q Carrying Bag
- Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag —15 Year Review
- What I Learned From Wee Willie Keeler
- What Is A RV Awning/Patio Mat And Which One Is Best?
- What Should We Do With Our Federal Lands?
- What the Hell?
- What To Do If You Encounter A Mountain Lion While Hiking?
- What We Can Learn From Our Children
- What’s in Your First Aid/Emergency Kit?
- What’s on Your iPod?
- What’s Up With That?
- Wheel Locks for Our F-250 Super Duty
- When & How to Replace an RV Smoke Alarm
- When & How to Replace RV Propane/CO Detector
- When Camping Isn’t Camping
- When Life Gets In The Way Of Living (or does it?)
- When Should I Replace My RV Batteries: Testing and Ponderings
- When Should You Replace Your Trailer Tires?
- When Should Your Retire (backpacking gear)?
- When Work Ceases To Be Fun
- Where has Nick Been? I’ve Been Stuck in an Hourglass!
- Where Has The Water Gone?
- Where Have the Excellent Camping and Backpacking Adventures Gone?
- Which is Better: Camping or Backpacking?
- Which Pencil for the John Muir Trail?
- Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker
- Who Should You Believe: Andrew Skurka or Gore-Tex?
- Why and How to Wash a Backpack
- Why Base Weight Is Important For the Backpacker
- Why Do We Allow Ourselves To Become Corporate Billboards?
- Why I Don’t Take a Cell Phone Backpacking
- why i HATE trip reports
- Why I Replaced a Perfectly Good Water Pump – Hope You Avoid the Same Mistake
- Why is One Slice of Bread the Serving Size?
- Why walk (or hike, or backpack)?
- Wi-Fi Is Coming To Your National Park!
- Wild, the book
- Wilderness For Sale
Y (6)
- “You need a new TV”
- Yosemite No Longer Sucks
- Yosemite Sucks!
- You Can Get An Ultralight Backpacking Kit At REI!
- You can’t play every weekend
- You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em
Z (1)
GENERAL BACKPACKING POSTS
You will find 89 posts in the category Backpacking on this blog.
Jump to 2, 6, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, O, P, R, S, T, U, W, Y, Z
2 (1)
6 (1)
A (6)
- A 4-day Backpacking Trip in the Anza Borrego Desert
- A Nostalgia Hike to Carey’s Castle
- Adventure before Dementia
- Anza Borrego (Feb 2009)
- Anza Borrego (Nov 2011)
- Are Internet Forums Obsolete?
B (11)
- Backpacking & Camping Philosophy, Techniques, Ramblings, and WTF?
- Backpacking & Technology
- Backpacking/Camping Decision Tree
- Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
- Book Review — How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners
- Book Review: Bear Attacks — Their Causes and Avoidance, by Stephen Herrero
- Book Review: Desert Solitaire, by Edward Abbey
- Book Review: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk
- Book Review: The Man Who Walked Through Time, by Colin Fletcher
- Book Review: The Thousand Mile Summer, by Colin Fletcher
- Book Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, 2nd Edition
C (3)
- Campground Etiquette for Families: Teaching Kids Respect for Nature and Fellow Campers
- Candy for the Curmudgeon
- Chaffing & Jock Itch
D (1)
E (3)
F (2)
G (2)
H (10)
- Hike to a Secret Place March 2012
- Hike where you live. Live where you hike.
- Hiking Staff Repairs & Adaptations
- How Long Are You Willing To Drive?
- How many miles did you hike?
- How To Become (or not become) A Famous Backpacker
- How to Excel at Backpacking
- How to get a Good Night’s Sleep in the Backcountry (and everywhere else)
- How to Tie Shoelaces
- Husky Liners Mud Guards – Long Term Review
I (3)
- In Defense of Freedom (Units) part 1
- Is “stink” from sweating while backpacking bad?
- Is Backpacking Dying?
J (4)
- John Muir and Freedom from Restraint
- Joshua Tree National Park Article
- Joshua Tree National Park Article (part 2)
- Joshua Tree Two-Day Grand Loop (May 2013)
L (5)
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Lake Mead Walk-about (2008)
- Lake Mead Walk-about (2009)
- Lake Mead Walk-about (2011)
- Lockdown or Liberty: How to Deal with Stay-in-Place Orders
M (1)
O (2)
P (5)
- Packing Our Fears (and an apology)
- Please Help Save Off-Trail Hiking in Anza Borrego
- Please Help Save the Cactus to Clouds Trail (and other trails)
- Preventing Blisters with Leukotape: a 10+ year review
- Proposal for a New Wilderness Ethic: Leave No Digital Trace (LNDT)
R (5)
- R.I.P Corky (2003-2019)
- Rabid, the book
- Recommend a hike?
- Rocks ‘n Boulders
- Rucking? The New is the Old
S (4)
- Sea to Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping
- Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale: Long Term Review
- Solo Backpacking
- Stagnation of Backpackinglight.com
T (5)
- The Care and Feeding of Your Backpacker
- The Case Against Trails
- The Death of Ultralight Backpacking
- Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart, the book
- Trekking Poles?
U (2)
- Update on Off-Trail Hiking in Anza Borrego State Park
- Update: BLM – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Land Exchange
W (11)
- “We the People…” made a difference at Anza Borrego
- Walking Man: The Secret Life of Colin Fletcher (a biography)
- What To Do If You Encounter A Mountain Lion While Hiking?
- When & How to Replace an RV Smoke Alarm
- Which is Better: Camping or Backpacking?
- Why Base Weight Is Important For the Backpacker
- Why I Don’t Take a Cell Phone Backpacking
- why i HATE trip reports
- Why walk (or hike, or backpack)?
- Wild, the book
- Wilderness For Sale
Y (1)
Z (1)
BACKPACKING GEAR
You will find 195 posts in the category Backpacking Gear on this blog.
Jump to 1, 2, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y, Z
1 (4)
- 1960’s REI A-Frame Tent
- 1970’s Sierra Designs Flashlight Tent
- 1980’s Chouinard Pyramid Tent
- 1980’s Sierra Designs Super Flashlight
2 (1)
A (14)
- A 4-day Backpacking Trip in the Anza Borrego Desert
- A Couple Map Protractor Tips
- A Gentleman’s Guide to Fitting Trousers
- A man needs a knife…
- A Nostalgia Hike to Carey’s Castle
- A Nostalgic Hike with Chuckawalla Bill
- A Nostalgic Hike with Chuckawalla Bill
- A Pencil for the JMT
- ALPS Mountaineering Classic Hiking Staff
- An Ode to Spoons
- Anza Borrego (Feb 2009)
- Anza Borrego (Nov 2011)
- Are Alcohol Stoves Becoming Obsolete?
- Are Bivies Obsolete?
B (18)
- Backpack Base Weight: Does it Matter?
- Backpacking & Camping Gifts Under $50
- Backpacking Art
- Backpacking Gear
- Backpacking Gear I Use (updated)
- Backpacking Gear Is Getting Boring
- Backpacking Quilts for Side-sleepers?
- Backpacking Wallet – you’re kidding right?
- Backpacking Water Filters
- Backpacking with a Camera
- Backpacking with a Smart Phone: Multi-Tool or Anchor?
- Backpacking: Does 1 Pound on Your Feet Equal 5 Pounds on Your Back?
- Backpacks: less is not more
- Best Backpacking Watch to Protect You From the Impending Climate Change Apocalypse
- Best Piece of Backpacking Gear. Ever.
- Binoculars for Backpacking?
- Black Diamond Mega Light Pyramid Shelter: Not A Review
- Book Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, 2nd Edition
C (13)
- Caldera Cone Stove System
- Caldera Cone Stove System
- Camp Stoves, Wind, and a Stove Mod
- Camping Gaz Globetrotter Stove: 35 Year Review
- Canisters, Ursacks and Bears, Oh My!!
- Cascade Designs (Therm-A-Rest NeoAir) for the Win!
- Champ Chef Ranger III Stove: Almost Perfect
- Chenault on Shelters
- Christmas Gifts
- Clarification on the Deschutes CF Post Yesterday
- Cross Bands For Your Backpacking Pots
- Cuben Fiber, Dyneema, and Economics
- Cuben Tech Clothing: Unintended Consequences
D (6)
- Dave Chenault on Gear Reviews…
- Disclosure & Self-Reliance
- Do Hiking Boots Protect Against Ankle Injuries?
- Do Suspended Mesh Backpacks Really Ventilate?
- Don’t forget to get your 2014 California Campfire Permit
- Down Fill Power Explained — Is it an Important Measurement?
E (4)
- Esbit Stove Shoot Out: Caldera vs LiteTrail
- Esbit Stove Shoot Out: Caldera vs LiteTrail
- Exped Air Pillow: 10 Year Review
- EZYDOSE Pill Pouches to Organize Your Backpacking Life
F (7)
- Favorite Backpacking Gear for 2013
- Favorite Gear of 2015
- Favorite Gear Of 2025
- Favorite Hiking Gear for 2012
- Freezer Bag Cooking
- Furoshiki Shoes
- Furoshiki Shoes: 1 Year Review
G (3)
H (16)
- Hike to a Secret Place March 2012
- How Accurate is a Cammenga Lensatic Compass?
- How Accurate is an iPhone Compass?
- How to Attach an Air Pillow to a Backpacking Air Mattress
- How to Avoid Slipping When Hiking Downhill Trails
- How to Choose an Outdoor Stove for Your Camper or RV
- How to Choose Backpacking Water and Camp Shoes
- How to Excel at Backpacking
- How to Fold a Topo Map
- How To Install Grommets In Fabric and Leather
- How to Maintain Your Backpacking Gear
- How to Orient Your Map Quickly With a Compass
- How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
- How to Polish a Titanium Backpacking Spoon
- How to Repair a Leak in a NeoAir Mattress
- How to Start a Forest Fire
I (9)
- I Need a Decent Backpacking Drinking Cup
- I Slept Cold on My Last Backpacking Trip: And This is Why
- I’m Done With DCF (aka Cuben Fiber)
- If I Could Have Only One Shelter it Would be a MLD TrailStar
- Improve Your Backpacking Pot’s Handles
- Is Fleece Obsolete?
- Is my BIC empty?
- Is Your NeoAir Mattress Leaking?
- It’s Time to Shit-can the LW, UL, SUL, and XUL Labels
K (3)
L (5)
- Lightweight Backpacking: The Way, and the Truth, and the Life
- LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System
- LiteTrail Titanium Solid Fuel Cook System
- Long Term (10 year) Product Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail Running Shoes
- Long Term Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mattress
M (15)
- Make Your Own Backpacking Gear?
- Managing Your Recreation Inventory
- McHale Backpacks — Long Term Review (Bump 32 and Little Big Pack 36)
- McHale Bump Backpack
- McHale LBP 36 Backpack
- McHale Packs
- Money, Andrew Skurka, and Me
- Montbell EX Light Down Jacket & Vest: Long Term Review
- Mourning the Death of a Good Friend
- MSR DragonFly Stove: 12 Year Review
- MSR WhisperLite Stove: 35 Year Review
- MSR WindPro II Stove: 10 Year Review
- My Backpacking Watches
- My Favorite Backpacking Chairs
- My Favorite Gear of 2014
N (6)
- (non-backpacking) Backpacking Gear Review
- Nalgene Oasis Water Bottle
- New & Improved Backpacking Gear!
- New Gallery Pictures Uploaded
- New Gear mini-reviews posted
- Nunatak Arc Specialist Quilt: 15 Year Review
O (3)
- Obituary: Chouinard Pyramid Shelter (1985-2020)
- Open Letter to the Backpacking Cottage Industry
- Organizing Backpacking Gear and/or a Camper
P (9)
- Packrafting — to do or not
- Patagonia Baggies Shorts: 35 Year Review
- Patagonia Houdini Windshirt
- Patagonia, shame on you
- Personal Locator Beacons
- Platypus Soft Water Bottle: Ten Year Review
- PopUpBackpacker Most Popular Posts of 2015
- PopUpBackpacker’s Headlamp Buyer’s Guide
- Preventing Blisters with Leukotape: a 10+ year review
R (2)
S (14)
- Senior Moments – Declining Eyesight (or how I returned my vision to normal)
- Set Up Your Compass Faster & More Accurately With A Map Protractor
- Set Up Your Compass Faster & More Accurately With A Map Protractor, Part 2
- Six Moon Designs Deschutes CF Shelter
- Six Moon Designs Deschutes Silpoly — A Best Buy
- Six Moon Designs Wild Oasis Shelter
- Six Moons Design Deschutes CF: My “GoTo” Shelter
- Solar for Backpacking?
- Sony RX100 M1 Compact Camera
- Speedy Stitcher: Long Term Review
- Springtime = REI Dividend Time
- Stove Bans
- Svea 123 Backpacking Stove: 48 Year Review
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) and the Campmor Catalog
T (24)
- Tarptent Scarp 1
- Tarptent Scarp 1: My Favorite Shelter Of All Time
- The “Magic” Patagonia Houdini Windshirt
- The “Top Ten Lists” – Can You Trust Them?
- The “Best” Water Bottle (backpacking & hiking) is Free
- The 4 (not 10) Essentials for Hiking and Backpacking
- The Business of Backpacking
- The Cat in the Hat
- The Cotton Bandana: One of the Best Backpacking Gear Items Ever!
- The Death of Ultralight Backpacking
- The Digital Life: Gear Ambassadors
- The Great Stove Debate
- The Inconsistencies of USGS Topo Maps: WTF?
- The Lightest ‘backpacking shoe’ in the Universe
- The Minimalist Shoe Craze
- The Problem with Product Reviews
- The Search for the Holy Grail: Waterproof Breathable Rain Gear
- Thoughts on Boots and Boot Care
- Throwaway Backpacking Gear? Photon Micro-Light II
- Tracks Hiking Staff: Better Than Trekking Poles
- Trail Designs Fissure Ti-Tri Stove System & Other Stove Thoughts
- Trailstar Shelter by Mountain Laurel Designs
- Trekking Poles?
- Trendsetting Curmudgeon: Oxymoron?
U (3)
- UL Backpacking and the Coming Financial & Environmental Crises
- Understanding Layers Using Patagonia Clothing as a Guide
- Update Your Old Kelty External Frame Backpack
V (5)
W (7)
- Western Mountaineering UltraLite Sleeping Bag —15 Year Review
- What’s in Your First Aid/Emergency Kit?
- When Should Your Retire (backpacking gear)?
- Which Pencil for the John Muir Trail?
- Who Should You Believe: Andrew Skurka or Gore-Tex?
- Why and How to Wash a Backpack
- Winter Footwear
Y (1)
Z (3)
BACKPACKING TRIP REPORTS
You will find 64 posts in the category Backpack Trip Report on this blog.
Jump to A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, M, N, O, R, S, T, U, Y
A (13)
- A 4-day Backpacking Trip in the Anza Borrego Desert
- A Four-day Walkabout & GGG X for Dessert
- A Nostalgia Hike to Carey’s Castle
- A Nostalgic Hike to Carey’s Castle
- A Nostalgic Hike with Chuckawalla Bill
- A Nostalgic Hike with Chuckawalla Bill
- A Walk in the Desert With Doug – Or How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
- Anza Borrego (Feb 2009)
- Anza Borrego (Nov 2011)
- Anza Borrego Backpacking Trip Report
- Appalachian Section Hike
- Arctic Blast Hits US!
- Avoiding the Pacific Crest Trail
B (13)
- Backpacking 500 Miles in the Mojave Desert (epilogue)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 1)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 2)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 3)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 4)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 5)
- Backpacking 500 miles in the Mojave Desert (part 6)
- Backpacking 500 Miles in the Mojave Desert (part 7)
- Backpacking 500 Miles in the Mojave Desert (part 8)
- Backpacking in the Land of Enchantment
- Backpacking the Cedars of Lebanon
- Backpacking Trifecta (deserts to ocean to mountains)
- Buckeye Trail Section Hike
C (1)
D (2)
E (1)
F (3)
- Finding and Keeping Secret Places Secret
- First Backpacking Trip of 2015
- First Post COVID-19 Backpacking Trip
G (1)
H (4)
- Hike to a Secret Place
- Hike to a Secret Place March 2012
- Hiking Illinois
- How friends turn rain and cold into fun
J (2)
L (4)
- Lake Mead Trip Reports Added
- Lake Mead Walk-about (2008)
- Lake Mead Walk-about (2009)
- Lake Mead Walk-about (2011)
M (2)
N (2)
O (1)
R (1)
S (7)
- San Jacinto Loop (2009)
- San Jacinto Loop (2010)
- San Jacinto Loop (2011)
- San Jacinto Loop (2012)
- Searching for Palm Trees
- Searching for Pebbles
- Sierra Snow Trip (silly me)
T (5)
- The Eye Candy Backpacking Trip
- The Maryland Challenge
- The Music of Backpacking and other Musings
- Trip Reports
- Type 2 Fun in the Yolla Bolly Wilderness
U (1)
Y (1)
BICYCLE
You will find 5 posts in the category Bike on this blog.
B (1)
L (2)
N (1)
R (1)
BOOK REVIEWS
You will find 11 posts in the category Book Review on this blog.
A (1)
B (5)
- Book Review — How to Survive Your First Trip in the Wild: Backpacking for Beginners
- Book Review: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk
- Book Review: The Man Who Walked Through Time, by Colin Fletcher
- Book Review: The Thousand Mile Summer, by Colin Fletcher
- Book Review: The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide, 2nd Edition
G (1)
R (1)
T (1)
W (2)
CAMPING
You will find 154 posts in the category Camping on this blog.
Jump to 1, 2, 5, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, V, W, Y
1 (3)
- 1,000 Sunsets and 1,000 Sunrises
- 10 Days Camping At Lake Mead
- 17th Anniversary Camping Trip & Some Thoughts on Marriage
2 (3)
- 2016 Recap: Favorite Gear, Blog Stats, Favorite Trips, Blah, Blah, Blah
- 2021 Thanksgiving Camping Trip and a Milestone
- 2022 Camping and the High Price of Gas
5 (1)
A (7)
- A Birthday Camping Trip @ Guajome
- A Camping “Shakedown” Trip
- A Windy Easter Vacation
- Adventure before Dementia
- An Easter Camping Dinner
- Anniversary Camping Trip
- Are Internet Forums Obsolete?
B (10)
- Backpacking & Camping Gifts Under $50
- backpacking trip cancelled. went camping instead.
- Backpacking Water Filters
- Backpacking, Camping & Camper Stuff I Use or Have Used
- Backpacking, Camping, and Herd Mentality
- Backpacking/Camping Decision Tree
- Best Camping Chair. Ever.
- Boat Story
- Book Review: Bear Attacks — Their Causes and Avoidance, by Stephen Herrero
- Buy Your 2nd Camper the 1st Time: What to Look For
C (24)
- California Bans 1-lb Disposable Propane Canisters
- Camp Chef Pro 60 Double Burner Stove
- Camp Stoves, Wind, and a Stove Mod
- Camper Gear Stuff
- campfires, drought & camping
- Campground Etiquette for Families: Teaching Kids Respect for Nature and Fellow Campers
- Campground Etiquette: We need to talk about trash
- Campground Security?
- Camping (from palms to pines)
- Camping & RV Gift Ideas (cargo management)
- Camping And Doing (almost) Nothing
- Camping Gear & Equipment
- Camping in 114F Temps and No Air Conditioner (sort of)
- Camping in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary
- Camping in the Southern Sierra: What Day is It?
- Camping in the Time of Coronavirus
- Camping List Methodology
- Camping Road Trip: 2 Months — 3,000 Miles — 2 Wildfires
- Camping Strategies, Planning and Activities
- Camping via a Magic Carpet Ride
- Camping Weather and some thoughts on 2019 & 2020
- Camping with Joe (Dec 2012)
- Colorado River Camp
- Cross Bands For Your Backpacking Pots
D (7)
- Desert in Autumn
- Desert Time
- Desert. Again.
- Desert. Again. and Again.
- DODGE Cuts, Government Shutdown, and Camping
- Don’t forget to get your 2014 California Campfire Permit
- Doug Finds the Cave and Other Discoveries
E (3)
F (4)
G (1)
H (12)
- Halloween Camp
- Hi, Desert and happy birthday!
- How Long Are You Willing To Drive?
- How Much Propane Does an RV Fridge Use?
- How to boondock (the art of secret places)
- How to Find a GREAT Remote Campsite
- How to get a Good Night’s Sleep in the Backcountry (and everywhere else)
- How To Hang Toilet Paper
- How To Install Grommets In Fabric and Leather
- How to Level and Stabilize a Tent Trailer
- How to Start a Forest Fire
- How To Winterize A Camper
I (5)
- I added an Astrophotography Image Gallery to PopUpBackpacker
- I’ve Been On Holiday For Almost Two Months
- I’m An Addict
- In Defense of Freedom (Units) part 1
- Is it a Good Deal to “Exchange” Your Propane Tanks?
J (4)
- John Muir and Freedom from Restraint
- Joshua Tree National Park Article
- Joshua Tree National Park Article (part 2)
- Joshua Tree Super Bloom
L (6)
- Labor Day Camping
- Lake Mead Bike Tour
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Last Boating/Camping Trip of the Year
- Lockdown or Liberty: How to Deal with Stay-in-Place Orders
- Low Loveseat and Double Jeopardy
M (3)
N (3)
O (2)
P (2)
R (5)
- Return from Base Camp
- Return to Guajome and some discoveries
- Rock Camping
- Rocks ‘n Boulders
- RV Fires: Some Safety Reminders
S (10)
- Sea to Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping
- September 2005 Lower Colorado River Boat & Camping Trip
- September 2014 San Jacinto Mountains
- Sizing An RV Solar System: Part 1
- Sony RX100 M1 Compact Camera
- Sorry, the National Forest is Closed
- Speedy Stitcher: Long Term Review
- spring forward camping trip
- Springtime Camping Celebration
- State of Charge: Your Camper/RV May Be Killing Your Battery Bank
T (24)
- The “Top Ten Lists” – Can You Trust Them?
- The Annual Escape from Black Friday
- The Annual Search for Wildflowers
- The Best Day of the Year?
- The Changing Landscape of Campgrounds
- The Day After
- The Day after the Day After
- The Desert in Bloom
- The Desert in Bloom, Part 2
- The First and Last Camping Trip
- The First Camping Trip of Autumn — or is it Fall?
- The Fourth Day after the Day After
- The Problem With Campground Reservations and How to Fix It
- The Problem with Product Reviews
- The Second Day after the Day After
- The Seventeenth Day after the Day After
- The Super Bowl versus The Mojave
- The Third Day after the Day After
- The Trout
- The Weatherman vs. Fall Camping (part 1)
- The Weatherman vs. Fall Camping (part 2)
- The Wine Connoisseur at the Campsite
- Thoughts on Camping
- Tow Vehicle: Diesel or Gas Engine?
V (1)
W (13)
- Wave 8 Heater: Long Term Review
- We Went Back For 2nds
- We’rrre Back!
- Weber Baby Q 120 Grill
- Weber Baby Q Carrying Bag
- What I Learned From Wee Willie Keeler
- What To Do If You Encounter A Mountain Lion While Hiking?
- When Camping Isn’t Camping
- When Should I Replace My RV Batteries: Testing and Ponderings
- Which is Better: Camping or Backpacking?
- Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker
- Why I Replaced a Perfectly Good Water Pump – Hope You Avoid the Same Mistake
- Wi-Fi Is Coming To Your National Park!
Y (1)
CAMPER UPGRADES
You will find 83 posts in the category Camper Upgrades on this blog.
Jump to 1, 2, 4, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, W
1 (4)
- 1992 Starcraft Meteorite Electrical System Upgrade
- 1992 Starcraft Meteorite Page Uploaded
- 1992 Starcraft Meteorite Upgrades
- 1992 Starcraft Meteorite Upgrades Added
2 (3)
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara & Upgrades
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara Axle Upgrade
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara Storage Solutions
4 (1)
A (4)
- “Are we out of propane, Again?”
- A New Fridge for the Niagara
- Andersen Camper Levelers — 2 Year Review
- Atwood Furnace Directional Vent and Vent Door Repair
B (2)
C (10)
- Camco 4-in-1 Magnetic Bumper Cap
- Camco Awning Anchor Kit
- Camco Awning Hold Down Strap Kit: 20+ Year Review
- Camco RhinoFLEX RV Sewer Hose Kit: 8 Year Review
- Camper Cargo Carrier Solutions
- Camper Cargo Door Mod
- Camper Fresh Water Transfer Methods
- Camper Upgrades Added
- Camping Gear & Equipment
- Camping in 114F Temps and No Air Conditioner (sort of)
D (3)
- Does A Weight Distribution Hitch Increase Tongue Weight?
- Dometic Sunchaser Awning & Other Stuff
- Dual Battery and LPG Upgrade
E (2)
F (2)
G (2)
H (5)
- Honda Generator Maintenance and Storage
- How Our Honda Quiet Generators Saved Us (product review)
- How to Change a Trailer Tire without a Jack!
- How to Choose an Inverter for Your Camper
- How to Repair a RV Window Screen
I (2)
L (2)
M (4)
- Milan 26RLS Solar System
- Money, Andrew Skurka, and Me
- Mopeka Sensor Battery Replace and an Update
- My Favorite Camping Gear of All Time
N (3)
- New Gallery Pictures Uploaded
- New World 45 Gallon Fold-A-Tank: 10 Year Review
- Niagara Camper Upgrades Added
O (1)
P (7)
- PopUp Gizmos
- ProPride 4,000 Mile Update
- ProPride 6,000 Mile Update
- ProPride Hitch 25,000 Mile Update and Maintenance Tips
- ProPride Trailer Hitch 1,000 mile Update
- ProPride Weight Distribution Jack Upgrade
- Pull Down Faucet For Camper
Q (1)
R (6)
- Reader Question: Can I Charge My RV Battery With An Inverter Connected To The Battery?
- Recliner Chairs for Our Travel Trailer!
- Revisiting the Mopeka Propane Sensor Installation
- Rock Steady: How to Level, Chock, and Stabilize a Travel Trailer
- RV Solar System
- RV Tank Monitor Solution: Mopeka Sensors
S (5)
- Samlex 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter: Long Term Review
- Solving RV Slow Fresh Water Tank Fill
- Starcraft Meteorite Suspension Upgrade
- Starcraft Meteorite Suspension Upgrades Uploaded
- State of Charge: Your Camper/RV May Be Killing Your Battery Bank
T (4)
- Tent Trailer Awnings
- TorkLift Propane Lock
- Trailer Tongue Weight Voodoo
- Trojan T-125 Dual Battery Upgrade
U (6)
- Ultra-Fab (tongue jack) Customer Service for the Win!!
- Ultra-Fab Phoenix 5500 Tongue Jack
- Under-dinette Shower and Water System
- Updated Starcraft Meteorite Upgrades
- Upgrading an RV Battery Bank with Lithium (LiFePo4) Batteries
- Upgrading our RV Storage Door Locks
W (4)
- ‘We’ need a new TV
- Wave 8 Heater: Long Term Review
- What Is A RV Awning/Patio Mat And Which One Is Best?
- When Should I Replace My RV Batteries: Testing and Ponderings
GENERAL TALK
You will find 172 posts in the category General Talk on this blog.
Jump to 2, 4, 6, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y
2 (3)
4 (1)
6 (1)
A (10)
- A Day in the (trail) Life…
- A Gentleman’s Guide to Fitting Trousers
- A Good Day to be Old
- A tête-à-tête with Nicole, the Redwoods, and the Ocean
- About
- Adventure before Dementia
- Air Force One in Palm Springs
- Another Day in Paradise
- Anza Borrego Super Bloom
- Autumn
B (16)
- Backpacking and the Grinch Who Stole Time
- Backpacking Art
- Backpacking with a Camera
- Backpacking, Camping and Marijuana
- Backpacking, weather, airplanes, and free will
- Backpacking/Camping Decision Tree
- Backyard Wildlife and an Epic Bird Invasion
- Bald Eagle
- Balls and Sunshine Ripped-off on the CDT!!
- Best Blog on the Web: Out Of Eden Walk
- Bike Security
- Boat Story
- Book Review: The Secret Knowledge of Water, by Craig Childs
- Boston, Marathons & Terrorists
- BS Gear Reviews
- Bucket List
C (10)
- Camping in 114F Temps and No Air Conditioner (sort of)
- Camping Weather and some thoughts on 2019 & 2020
- Can You Help My Friends Katharina and Chris?
- Can’t We Just Let Christopher McCandless Die?
- Chaffing & Jock Itch
- Christmas Gifts
- Cold Monochrome Living
- Confession Time: I’m a Philatelist
- Contemplating the Fastest Known Time
- COVID-19 and PopUpBackpacker.com
D (5)
- Desert Tortoise (groundhog) Day
- Deserts and Blizzards
- Dispatches from the Home Front
- Dolphins !!
- Don’t forget to get your 2014 California Campfire Permit
E (12)
- Earthquake!
- El Niño Is Here (and so am I)
- Elegant Dining in the Outdoors
- Embracing Technology
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 10
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 11
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 12 (1 year of tracking)
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 8
- Energy Upgrade Stats: Month 9
- Energy Upgrade: Stats Thru Month 5
- Energy Upgrade: Stats Thru Month 6
- Energy Upgrade: Stats Thru Month 7
F (3)
G (5)
- Gays and the Boy Scouts of America
- Gear that Works: Flip Flops
- Getting (and staying) in Hiking Shape
- Going back home to the Surf
- Good Luck. Bad Luck.
H (12)
- Haboob
- Hackers, Thieves, and Property Rights
- Happy New Year
- Hike where you live. Live where you hike.
- Hiking with Joyce at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
- Honda Generator Maintenance and Storage
- How the Post Office Can Help You When You Are Camping
- How To Hang Toilet Paper
- How To Install Grommets In Fabric and Leather
- How to Plan a Backpacking Trip
- How to Tie Shoelaces
- Hunting, Morality, and Gun Control
I (11)
- (I Hate) Texting
- I Need My Space
- I’m a Criminal
- I’m Officially Retired
- I’m An Addict
- Is it a Good Deal to “Exchange” Your Propane Tanks?
- Is Making A Profit Moral?
- Is One Million a Lot?
- Is Photography Art?
- It’s Time to Take Action Against the BLM
- It’s Time to Shit-can the LW, UL, SUL, and XUL Labels
J (3)
- Jawbone Jambox — Unexpected Happiness
- Joshua Tree National Park Article
- Joshua Tree National Park Article (part 2)
K (1)
L (4)
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Less is More?
- LET’S BLAME OUR PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS FOR TODAY’S PROBLEMS
- Lockdown or Liberty: How to Deal with Stay-in-Place Orders
M (8)
- Managing Your Recreation Inventory
- Merry Christmas
- Merry Christmas!
- Money, Andrew Skurka, and Me
- Moss on Oak Tree in Georgia
- My Friend Craig Wisner Lost His House in the Eaton Fire
- My Thoughts on the Presidential Race
- My Wife Won’t “Let” Me Go Backpacking (solo)
N (2)
O (3)
P (11)
- Packrats and how my summer is going…
- Patagonia and Black Friday
- Photo Sharing Websites
- Please Help Save Off-Trail Hiking in Anza Borrego
- PopUpBackpacker — HACKED!!
- PopUpBackpacker is 10 Years Old !!
- PopUpBackpacker the Year in Review (2013)
- popupbackpacker.com
- popupbackpacker.com now has ads 🙁
- Privacy
- Prudence and Weather
R (6)
- Rabid, the book
- Read the Damn Instructions
- Ready for Prime Time: amazon.com
- Recommend a hike?
- Relativity and Our Energy Upgrade
- Roads Closed – Go To Plan C
S (13)
- San Francisco Burger King
- San Jacinto Fire Update
- Should I Replace the Air in My Trailer & Tow Vehicle Tires with Nitrogen?
- Should You Sell Your Vehicle to CarMax or Trade It In?
- Should You Turn Your Hobby Into a Side Business?
- Silence
- Solo Backpacking: Crazy and Dangerous?
- Sometimes it seems you can’t get anything done when you’re retired…
- Sony RX100 M1 Compact Camera
- Speedy Stitcher: Long Term Review
- Spring vs Spring
- Stagnation of Backpackinglight.com
- Storage Wars: iStorage has Many Thefts Every Month — Beware !!
T (13)
- Technology Might Be Killing Wilderness
- The Adventurer’s Son: A Memoir — My Book Review
- The Changing Landscape of Campgrounds
- The Death of Renaissance Man
- The Gift of the Magi Redux
- The Income Inequality Fallacy
- The Mountain Beckons
- The Music of Backpacking and other Musings
- The Perfect Meal Food
- The Problem with Product Reviews
- The Retirement Time Bank
- Today is National Walking Day
- Twice a Victim
U (3)
V (3)
W (10)
- “We the People…” made a difference at Anza Borrego
- What Should We Do With Our Federal Lands?
- What the Hell?
- What’s on Your iPod?
- What’s Up With That?
- When Life Gets In The Way Of Living (or does it?)
- When Work Ceases To Be Fun
- Where Has The Water Gone?
- Where Have the Excellent Camping and Backpacking Adventures Gone?
- Wi-Fi Is Coming To Your National Park!
Y (3)
THE DIGITAL LIFE
You will find 14 posts in the category The Digital Life on this blog.
Jump to A, B, E, F, I, S, T, W
A (1)
B (2)
E (1)
F (1)
I (1)
S (1)
T (5)
- The Digital Life: Blog Facelift
- The Digital Life: David vs. Goliath
- The Digital Life: Gear Ambassadors
- The Digital Life: Music
- The Digital Life: Remote Controls
W (2)
HIKING
You will find 38 posts in the category Hiking on this blog.
Jump to A, B, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, P, R, S, T, U, W
A (2)
B (1)
E (1)
F (2)
G (1)
H (4)
- Hike where you live. Live where you hike.
- Hiking with Joyce at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
- How to Orient Your Map Quickly With a Compass
- How to Tie Shoelaces
I (1)
J (2)
L (2)
- Lake Mead National Recreation Area
- Long Term (10 year) Product Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D Trail Running Shoes
M (2)
P (4)
- Palm Oases
- Please Help Save Off-Trail Hiking in Anza Borrego
- Please Help Save the Cactus to Clouds Trail (and other trails)
- Preventing Blisters with Leukotape: a 10+ year review
R (3)
S (3)
T (4)
- The “Top Ten Lists” – Can You Trust Them?
- The Case Against Trails
- Today is National Walking Day
- Trekking Poles?
U (2)
W (4)
- “We the People…” made a difference at Anza Borrego
- Walking Among Giants
- Weather Got You Down?
- Why walk (or hike, or backpack)?
TENT TRAILER
You will find 23 posts in the category Tent Trailer on this blog.
Jump to 1, 2, A, C, F, H, J, N, P, S, T, U, W
1 (3)
2 (3)
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara & Upgrades
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara Axle Upgrade
- 2006 Fleetwood Niagara Storage Solutions
A (2)
C (1)
F (1)
H (1)
J (2)
N (2)
P (1)
S (2)
T (3)
- Tent Trailer Awnings
- The Changing Landscape of Campgrounds
- Tire Pressure Secrets for Camping Trailers & Tow Vehicles
U (1)
W (1)
TRAVEL TRAILER
You will find 50 posts in the category Travel Trailer on this blog.
Jump to 2, A, C, D, E, G, H, I, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, V, W, Y
2 (1)
A (1)
C (2)
D (4)
- Dash Warning: Trailer Wiring Fault
- Does A Weight Distribution Hitch Increase Tongue Weight?
- Does an Electric Tow Vehicle Make Sense?
- Dometic Sunchaser Awning & Other Stuff
E (1)
G (1)
H (8)
- Heat and the Art of Trailer Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values
- How Much Propane Does an RV Fridge Use?
- How Much Trailer Can You Tow (Part 1)?
- How Much Trailer Can You Tow (Part 2)?
- How Much Trailer Can You Tow (Part 3)?
- How to Change a Trailer Tire without a Jack!
- How to Secure Your RV’s Dual Propane Tanks
- How to Test a Trailer Breakaway Switch
I (4)
- I am no longer a Popup Backpacker…
- I’m a Criminal
- Is Your RV Water Faucet Sputtering Or Full Of Air?
- It’s Probably A Bad Day When Your RV Slide-Out Breaks
M (3)
- “My Camper’s Countertops are Falling Apart!”
- Maintenance: Fresh Water Tank Fill Hose Replacement
- Milan 26RLS Solar System
N (1)
O (4)
- Organizing Backpacking Gear and/or a Camper
- Our Camper’s Propane Tanks. Poof! Gone!
- Our New Trailer Storage Facility
- Our RV Solar System Upgrade
P (1)
R (6)
- Recliner Chairs for Our Travel Trailer!
- RV Maintenance: Holding Tank Monitor Replacement
- RV Maintenance: Leaking Water Heater Hose Connections
- RV Maintenance: Zip Dee Chair Fabric Replacement
- RV Roof Maintenance
- RV Tank Monitor Solution: Mopeka Sensors
S (2)
T (7)
- The Business Case for Renting an RV Instead of Buying One
- The Changing Landscape of Campgrounds
- Tire Pressure Secrets for Camping Trailers & Tow Vehicles
- Towing Attitude and 10,000 Mile ProPride Update
- Trailer Fender Skirt Replacement
- Trailer Tongue Weight Voodoo
- TriMetric Battery Monitor — 20 Year Review