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The BearVault BV450 bear canister for hikers

BearVault BV450-Jaunt: The Perfect Bear Canister for Solo Hikers On Multi-Day Trips

The BearVault BV450-Jaunt is the perfect bear canister for weekend trips or solo excursions lasting 3-4 days. Its compact design

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tips on roasting hot dogs over a campfire

Cooking a Hot Dog On a Stick Over a Fire

While cooking a hot dog on a stick over the fire may seem simple enough, there are a few things

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Little mountain park Mount Vernon

Little Mountain Park Mount Vernon, WA

Overview Little Mountain Park is a 522 acre park just south of the Mount Vernon city limits. A paved road

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Keeping water cold on hot hikes

How Do I Keep My Water Cold When Hiking?

If you have done much hiking in the summer, you know how unpleasant it is to take a big swig

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How to build a campfire

How To Start A Campfire With Wet Wood

Building a campfire when the weather is rainy and damp can be particularly challenging for campers. Whether you are solo

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free pdf day hiking checklist

Free Day Hiking Downloadable Checklist PDF For The PNW

Hiking in the PNW is always an adventure, with weather that changes from minute to minute, and rain always an

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firewood carriers for camping and campfires

How To Carry Firewood When Camping

A crackling fire is a nostalgic part of any camping trip. Part of that process is of course gathering firewood,

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van life portable fire pits

Van Life Portable Wood Fire Pits

One thing I love when I roll out on adventures is sitting around a fire and either just listening to

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Is it safe to sleep outside without a tent when camping?

When you go camping, do you really need a tent? Is it safe to sleep outside without one? Why is

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Camping in the rain

Car Camping in the Rain: What Actually Works

Car camping in the rain can be a fun adventure. The secret to camping in the rain and having fun

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Honest hiking, camping, and gear advice from the Pacific Northwest. For the over-40 crowd who aren’t done adventuring.

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