Trip Reports, Gear, Skills & Food for
Hiking, Backpacking & Camping in the Pacific Northwest
On this four day backpacking trip, we hiked in to Camp Mystery to setup a basecamp and hiked each day to Marmot Pass and explored the area.
My backpacking gear list is based on an approach that is lightweight while providing enough comfort items to make trips enjoyable.
Once backpacking season is over, I turn to my Honda CR-V for camping adventures during the rainy season. This one-person setup is easy to install without removing any of the car seats.
Carry a few essential and first aid items to stay safe while backpacking. And while backpacking is a great way to unplug, there are a few electronics that can be useful on trips.
The Showers Pass Merino Hoodie is soft, warm and lightweight. Perfect for wearing on outdoor adventures – and unlike other hoodies, this one is not too bulky for layering.
Setting up a tarp can be useful for rainy backpacking trips – or in an emergency while hiking, a tarp can provide crucial shelter from the elements.
The key to meal planning for backpacking is to bring food that is calorie dense and lightweight. Backpacking is hard work, so it’s important to provide your body with enough to sustain you without weighing down your pack.
This cookbook is for adventurers who want healthier, higher quality, and better tasting food on trips and don’t mind spending time on food prep in order to have a better meal experience.
Show your love of the Pacific Northwest with these I Heart PNW hats – available in baseball-style cap, trucker hat with mesh backpanel, or 5 panel camper-style.