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A camper van conversion is one of the best ways to get out and enjoy the great outdoors full-time. However, not all vans are up for the challenge, so it’s important that you get a reliable, functional vehicle that can help you make the most of your life on the […]
There are few better ways to live life on the open road than with a travel trailer in tow. However, travel trailers are known to be quite heavy, which means they can be difficult, if not impossible to tow with a crossover or SUV. That being said, there are plenty […]
A hard shell rooftop tent is an excellent way to enjoy the great outdoors without the need to find a perfectly flat campsite each night. However, finding a roof top tent, particularly a hard shell model, that’s affordable is no walk in the park. Hard shell roof top tents are […]
Vanlife is awesome, but many vans just can’t handle the rugged forest service roads that lead to some of our favorite camping and hiking spots. The solution: A Quigley 4×4 conversion. Just how much does a Quigley 4×4 conversion cost, you might ask? Most Quigley 4×4 conversions cost between $12,000 […]
Bears are one of the major things that scare people about camping in a tent or spending time outside. While bears aren’t as much of a threat as people make them out to be, bear-proofing your tent and your campsite is essential if you want to avoid a negative encounter […]
Who says tent camping can’t be comfortable? While I love backpacking, mountaineering, and ultralight climbing trips into the mountains, some of my favorite camping trips have been glamping adventures at frontcountry campgrounds. Being able to enjoy the outdoors during the day and relax in style at night while in camp […]
Getting a good night’s sleep while backpacking in the backcountry isn’t easy. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways that you can get your 8 hours in, even when you’re miles from your comfy bed. We know how difficult it can be to catch some Zs in the mountains, so here […]
There’s truly nothing better than traipsing through the mountains on a long backpacking trip with a light pack in tow. However, ultralight gear that’s functional, durable, and compact is hard to find, especially when it comes to sleeping bags. Thankfully, long gone are the days where lightweight sleeping bags were […]
If you’ve ever tried to reserve a campsite online, you know how tricky it can be to figure out precisely what kind of site you’re booking. From basic to premium to group, and even equestrian sites, all the jargon involved in going camping is enough to make anyone’s head spin. […]
Vanlife is awesome if you want to travel full-time. However, one of the most frustrating parts about living in a van is the fact that you often can’t stand fully upright inside like you would if you were in a house. This might not seem like a big deal, but […]
I spend as much time in the mountains as possible. If I'm not training for my next 100 mile trail race then you can probably find me exploring a new trail with my family. This website is where I share all our adventures along with tips and advice to help you get outdoors too! Learn more about me here.