Trip Reports, Gear, Skills & Food for
Hiking, Backpacking & Camping in the Pacific Northwest
This was my second time camping at Sunset Bay in the winter. Located near Coos Bay, this campground provides easy access to trails with many scenic viewpoints – perfect for a trip focused on photography.
My backpacking gear list is based on an approach that is lightweight while providing enough comfort items to make trips enjoyable.
When I’m overnighting in my SUV camper, I like to keep tasks like cooking simple. Both in the amount of work involved, and in the types of gear that I bring.
The hiking season doesn’t need to end if you have gear to keep you warm and safe when it’s cold and wet out. Here’s what I take in my backpack when hiking in the winter.
This synthetic insulated jacket has many features not found on similar jackets, and the price tag is much less than you’d expect for what you get.
In spite of a challenging year, I’m thankful that I was able to go on so many outdoor adventures: in total, I did 10 backpacking trips and 5 camping trips in Oregon and Washington.
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.
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