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At what point are you carrying too much photography gear?
Jun 23, 2024 • 
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The ideal backpacker tripod
Review of Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack
After 150 miles of real trail usage
Jul 26, 2021 • 
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Review of Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack
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First review of Kevin Leahy custom backpacking boots
Why did I wait this long!
Jul 12, 2022 • 
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First review of Kevin Leahy custom backpacking boots
First thoughts on the Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack
Is this the Hoka One One of backpacks?
Apr 11, 2021 • 
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First thoughts on the Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack
Review of the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li
The best tent I have used
Jul 26, 2021 • 
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Review of the Tarptent Double Rainbow Li
Pacer poles - a review
There is a wrong way to use hiking poles and then there are Pacer poles
Feb 8, 2022 • 
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Pacer poles - a review
Gem Lake and Little Lakes Valley - John Muir Wilderness
Lakes of California #3
Feb 28, 2022 • 
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Gem Lake and Little Lakes Valley - John Muir Wilderness
Indian Instant Food for Backpacking
The neighborhood Indian grocery store has some surprises
May 25, 2021 • 
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Indian Instant Food for Backpacking
High Sierra Camp loop
Don't have to wait for the lottery, you know
Mar 1, 2022 • 
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High Sierra Camp loop
Backpacking with Sleep Apnea
It is possible, once you do some groundwork
Dec 22, 2022 • 
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Backpacking with Sleep Apnea
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Aarn Featherlife Freedom Pro review
Readers of this newsletter know that I absolutely love the Aarn Featherlite Freedom backpack. Aarn introduced a pro version of this backpack in Dyneema…
Feb 7, 2022 • 
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Aarn Featherlife Freedom Pro review
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Ediza lake, Icerberg lake, Garnet lake and Thousand Island lake
In Ansel Adams' backyard
Aug 19, 2021 • 
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Ediza lake, Icerberg lake, Garnet lake and Thousand Island lake
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