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Medium Size BV450 Jaunt: ideal bear canister for a weekend trip for 2, or a solo trip for a few days. Compact for smaller packs, yet roomy inside, the BV450 stores 3-4 days of camping food. Clearly Find Your Food: Easily find your oatmeal, trail mix,...
BearVault BV450 Jaunt Portable Bear Canister for Backpacking – Medium

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Medium Size BV450 Jaunt: ideal bear canister for a weekend trip for 2, or a solo trip for a few days. Compact for smaller packs, yet roomy inside, the… read more


Every ounce matters! The BV500 excels as a high volume, lightweight bear barrel for backpacking. The most spacious choice of bear canister for backpacking ultralight style, pack food for 7 plus days. Clear and easy to use: Easily find your breakfast....
BearVault BV500 Journey Bear Resistant Food Container – Extra Large

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Every ounce matters! The BV500 excels as a high volume, lightweight bear barrel for backpacking. The most spacious choice of bear canister for backpac… read more


Passed the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) test and was placed on its bear-resistant products list on July 31, 2014 Bag measures about 8 x 18.5 in. (diam. x H) when cinched closed, holds about 925 cu. in. and weighs 8.7 oz. Capacity: about ...
Ursack Major XL Bear Backpack – Bear Bag for Backpacking – Camping Pack

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Passed the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) test and was placed on its bear-resistant products list on July 31, 2014 Bag measures about 8 x 1… read more


Underwater Protection - Protect anything to the max with our leak-proof, airtight aLOKSAK Dry Bags. Whether you need storage in your kayak, cooler, on the beach, or in the water, aLOKSAK has your back. Resealable Bag - Flexible, resealable bag provid...
LOKSAK – aLOKSAK Waterproof Dry Bags – Airtight Underwater Pouch – Touch Screen Compatible – Diving Certified – 2 Pack- 16in x 24in

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Underwater Protection – Protect anything to the max with our leak-proof, airtight aLOKSAK Dry Bags. Whether you need storage in your kayak, cooler, on… read more


QUART SIZE PLASTIC FREEZER BAGS—This pack includes 74 quart size Hefty Slider Freezer Bags PROTECTS AGAINST FREEZER BURN—The thicker plastic on these food storage bags keeps your food fresh and safe from freezer burn CLICKS CLOSED SO YOU KNOW IT’S CL...
Hefty Slider Freezer Storage Bags, Quart Size, 74 Count

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QUART SIZE PLASTIC FREEZER BAGS—This pack includes 74 quart size Hefty Slider Freezer Bags PROTECTS AGAINST FREEZER BURN—The thicker plastic on these … read more


PERFECT FOR TRAVEL: Reusable, pocket sized and zipper-sealed bags EASY USE: Each bag comes with a white labeling block for easy labeling PILL CAPACITY: Each pack holds up to 80 pills (aspirin-sized) INCLUDES: 50 Pill Pouches with Labeling Blocks, Reu...
EZY DOSE Disposable Pill, Vitamin, and Medicine Organizer Pouches, Zippered Seal Bags, Pocket Sized, Easy to Use, 50 Count, BPA Free

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PERFECT FOR TRAVEL: Reusable, pocket sized and zipper-sealed bags EASY USE: Each bag comes with a white labeling block for easy labeling PILL CAPACITY… read more


DELICIOUS MEAL ASSORTMENT! Savor your next adventure with this easy to carry bucket consisting of 12 total meal pouches that are loaded with unbelievable flavor. This bucket contains 24 total servings of freeze-dried backpacker favorites. NO ARTIFICI...
Mountain House Classic Bucket | Freeze Dried Backpacking & Camping Food | 24 Servings

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DELICIOUS MEAL ASSORTMENT! Savor your next adventure with this easy to carry bucket consisting of 12 total meal pouches that are loaded with unbelieva… read more


Includes 48 Quaker Instant Oatmeal packets: 23 Maple and Brown Sugar, 13 Apples and Cinnamon, 7 Cinnamon and Spice, 5 Peaches and Cream flavor Good Source of Fiber: Quaker Oats provide a good source of fiber to support a healthy digestive system; See...
Quaker Instant Oatmeal, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, Individual Packets, 48 Count

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Includes 48 Quaker Instant Oatmeal packets: 23 Maple and Brown Sugar, 13 Apples and Cinnamon, 7 Cinnamon and Spice, 5 Peaches and Cream flavor Good So… read more


PREMIUM INSTANT COFFEE: Savor rich and bold flavor in an instant with the pure coffee taste of NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Dark Roast Instant Coffee EXCEPTIONAL TASTE: NESCAFÉ invites you to elevate the taste of the coffee in your cup with our bolder, richer tas...
NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Instant Coffee, Dark Roast Coffee, 1 Jar (10.5 Oz)

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PREMIUM INSTANT COFFEE: Savor rich and bold flavor in an instant with the pure coffee taste of NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO Dark Roast Instant Coffee EXCEPTIONAL T… read more

 

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How Long Are You Willing To Drive?

Backpacking, Camping

How long are you willing to drive for a backpacking or camping trip?

Over the decades I have observed many people arriving at a campsite on a Friday night well after dark. Frequently it is a family with children and they spend considerable time setting up tents and other camping gear. On Sunday morning they are up early packing up and often leave the campground before we even get up. Seems like a lot of logistics and time for a 64 hour camping trip.

I will share some thoughts on the subject and outline my strategies.

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A 4-day Backpacking Trip in the Anza Borrego Desert

Backpack Trip Report, Backpacking, Backpacking Gear,

A couple weeks ago I did a wonderful little desert trip.  

Something that I haven’t done in years is share a backpacking trip report gear list. This post will break that trend.

I want to share how I planned this trip, what gear I took, and why I selected each piece of equipment.

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Sea to Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping

Backpacking, Camping

This collection of cookware from Sea to Summit has been available for a couple of years.

I have been mostly using freeze-dried and instant foods for quite a long time and have been an advocate of freezer bag cooking, which is the lightest and quickest way to carry and prepare meals.

I am slowly going back towards actually cooking meals on the trail to improve the quality of foods I eat. For those who want to cook food, the Alpha series of cookware is hard to beat.

So much thought and effort went into the design, that if one is in the market for new cookware they should check out the Sea to Summit Alpha series of pots and pans.

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Why I Don’t Take a Cell Phone Backpacking

Backpacking

Nowadays cellphones, or more precisely smart phones, are considered an important piece of equipment for backpackers. They are often included as one of the Ten Essentials.

If you feel one of these devices is essential then by all means carry one. It is not for me to tell someone what he or she should or should not carry with him or her on a backpacking trip.

On the other hand, cell phone users might be curious why I exclude it from my gear. Continue reading Why I Don’t Take a Cell Phone Backpacking →