backpacking | Just Flip the Dog

May 6, 2013 by winjaw

We recently had our annual spring campout with the Mighty Men of Pack 47. Bittersweet in a way. Youngest SON of Thunder will be...

Aug 13, 2012 by winjaw

In watching new backpackers, I always notice they bring too much “stuff.” A good rule of thumb is take out half of...

Aug 6, 2012 by winjaw

Sometimes, small creature comforts are important, especially when you’re new to backpacking. One of those is a pillow. And no,...

Jul 30, 2012 by winjaw

Let’s address the monkey in the room right off the bat. How does one even consider taking a chair backpacking? Isn’t the...

Jul 10, 2012 by winjaw

Everyone who’s not into backpacking, or even those just getting started, think sleeping pads are solely for comfort. That would...

Jun 25, 2012 by winjaw

Sleeping bags are like cars – they come in all different sizes, shapes and colors. And if you priced some of the higher-end...