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ALL POSTS
You will find no post in the category ALL on this blog.
GENERAL BACKPACKING POSTS
You will find 87 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 (2)
- 2016 Recap: Favorite Gear, Blog Stats, Favorite Trips, Blah, Blah, Blah
- 2023 Gifts For The Backpacker Or Camper In Your Life (over 200 ideas)
6 (1)
A (6)
- A 4-day Backpacking Trip in the Anza Borrego Desert
- A Nostalgia Hike to Carey’s Castle
- An Easter Camping Dinner
- Anza Borrego (Feb 2009)
- Anza Borrego (Nov 2011)
- Are Internet Forums Obsolete?
B (14)
- Backpacking & Camping Philosophy, Techniques, Ramblings, and WTF?
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (clothing)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (first aid, hygiene & repairs)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (food & storage)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (miscellaneous gear)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (navigation)
- 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: 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 (2)
D (1)
E (3)
F (2)
G (1)
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 (2)
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 (4)
- 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
R (5)
- R.I.P Corky (2003-2019)
- Rabid, the book
- Recommend a hike?
- Rocks ‘n Boulders
- Rucking? The New is the Old
S (3)
- Sea to Summit Alpha Cookware for Backpacking or Camping
- 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 (10)
- “We the People…” made a difference at Anza Borrego
- Walking Man: The Secret Life of Colin Fletcher (a biography)
- 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 190 posts in the category Backpacking Gear on this blog.
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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 (13)
- 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
- An Ode to Spoons
- Anza Borrego (Feb 2009)
- Anza Borrego (Nov 2011)
- Are Alcohol Stoves Becoming Obsolete?
- Are Bivies Obsolete?
B (23)
- Backpack Base Weight: Does it Matter?
- Backpacking Art
- Backpacking Gear I Use (updated)
- Backpacking Gear Is Getting Boring
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (clothing)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (cooking utensils)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (first aid, hygiene & repairs)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (food & storage)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (miscellaneous gear)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (navigation)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (sleeping & shelter)
- Backpacking Gift Ideas (stoves)
- 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?
- 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 Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Backpacker
- Christmas Gifts
- Clarification on the Deschutes CF Post Yesterday
- 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 (6)
- Favorite Backpacking Gear for 2013
- Favorite Gear of 2015
- Favorite Hiking Gear for 2012
- Freezer Bag Cooking
- Furoshiki Shoes
- Furoshiki Shoes: 1 Year Review
G (4)
H (15)
- 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 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 (8)
- 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
- 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 (2)
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 (14)
- 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
- 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 (11)
- 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 Wild Oasis Shelter
- Solar for Backpacking?
- Sony RX100 M1 Compact Camera
- Springtime = REI Dividend Time
- Stove Bans
- Svea 123 Backpacking Stove: 48 Year Review
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of These) and the Campmor Catalog
T (22)
- Tarptent Scarp 1
- 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 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 143 posts in the category Camping on this blog.
Jump to 1, 2, A, B, C, D, E, F, H, I, J, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, 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
A (4)
- A Birthday Camping Trip @ Guajome
- A Camping “Shakedown” Trip
- Anniversary Camping Trip
- Are Internet Forums Obsolete?
B (8)
- 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
- Buy Your 2nd Camper the 1st Time: What to Look For
C (32)
- Camp Chef Pro 60 Double Burner Stove
- Camp Stoves, Wind, and a Stove Mod
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (awning stuff)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (battery, solar & electrical)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (black & gray water stuff)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (Camp Chef stuff)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (fresh water stuff)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (other camping stuff)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (propane stuff)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (roof care)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (Wave 8 Heater)
- Camper & RV Gift Ideas (Weber Baby Q stuff)
- Camper and RV Gift Ideas (kitchen stuff)
- Camper and RV Gift Ideas (leveling & tires)
- Camper Gear Stuff
- campfires, drought & camping
- 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
D (6)
- Desert in Autumn
- Desert Time
- Desert. Again.
- Desert. Again. and Again.
- Don’t forget to get your 2014 California Campfire Permit
- Doug Finds the Cave and Other Discoveries
E (3)
F (4)
H (11)
- 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 Level and Stabilize a Tent Trailer
- How to Start a Forest Fire
- How To Winterize A Camper
I (3)
- I’ve Been On Holiday For Almost Two Months
- I’m An Addict
- 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 (5)
- 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
M (3)
N (3)
O (2)
P (1)
R (5)
- Return from Base Camp
- Return to Guajome and some discoveries
- Rock Camping
- Rocks ‘n Boulders
- RV Fires: Some Safety Reminders
S (9)
- 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
- spring forward camping trip
- Springtime Camping Celebration
- State of Charge: Your Camper/RV May Be Killing Your Battery Bank
T (22)
- 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 Weatherman vs. Fall Camping (part 1)
- The Weatherman vs. Fall Camping (part 2)
- The Wine Connoisseur at the Campsite
- Thoughts on Camping
W (11)
- 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
- When Camping Isn’t Camping
- When Should I Replace My RV Batteries: Testing and Ponderings
- Which is Better: Camping or Backpacking?
- 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 79 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 (3)
N (3)
- New Gallery Pictures Uploaded
- New World 45 Gallon Fold-A-Tank: 10 Year Review
- Niagara Camper Upgrades Added
O (1)
P (6)
- 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
- 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 (4)
- 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 (5)
- 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 165 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 (9)
- 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
- Air Force One in Palm Springs
- Another Day in Paradise
- Anza Borrego Super Bloom
- Autumn
B (15)
- 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
- Boston, Marathons & Terrorists
- BS Gear Reviews
- Bucket List
C (11)
- 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 Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Backpacker
- 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.
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- 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 I Save Time With Bloglovin’
- How the Post Office Can Help You When You Are Camping
- How To Hang Toilet Paper
- 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 (6)
- Managing Your Recreation Inventory
- Merry Christmas
- Money, Andrew Skurka, and Me
- Moss on Oak Tree in Georgia
- My Thoughts on the Presidential Race
- My Wife Won’t “Let” Me Go Backpacking (solo)
N (2)
O (3)
P (10)
- Packrats and how my summer is going…
- 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 (11)
- 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?
- Silence
- Solo Backpacking: Crazy and Dangerous?
- Sometimes it seems you can’t get anything done when you’re retired…
- Sony RX100 M1 Compact Camera
- 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 (2)
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 13 posts in the category The Digital Life on this blog.
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A (1)
B (1)
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 36 posts in the category Hiking on this blog.
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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.
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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 47 posts in the category Travel Trailer on this blog.
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2 (1)
A (1)
C (2)
D (3)
- Does A Weight Distribution Hitch Increase Tongue Weight?
- Does an Electric Tow Vehicle Make Sense?
- Dometic Sunchaser Awning & Other Stuff
E (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