Trip Reports, Gear, Skills & Food for
Hiking, Backpacking & Camping in the Pacific Northwest
Camping at Harris Beach State Park near Brookings provides access to one of the most scenic sections of the Oregon Coast, including Harris Beach and the Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor.
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 Outdoor Vitals Ventus Active Hoodie is an ultralight insulated mid-layer that provides a lot of warmth for the weight.
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.
What’s not to love about an alfredo pasta dish with spinach and artichokes? Add bacon jerky and mmm… I could eat this all the time!
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.