What’s Up With That?
Apparently there is a “new” fitness trend called Rucking. Funny how age-old things are re-discovered and given new names.
Just in case you are wondering — I think Rucking is a good thing.
Rucking? The New is the Old
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.
An Easter Camping Dinner
We got back yesterday from a 2 month trip. Day 58 of 60 was Easter, so we celebrated with a ham dinner.
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
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.