REVIEW: Rovor BuddyBlinder Headlamp
In need of a quality headlamp at a great price? Rovor’s Martel BuddyBlinder 4 Mode LED Headlamp Flashlight has all the trimmings. I began wearing this headlamp camping in a torrential downpour in...
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REVIEW: Fenix CL30R Camping Lantern
Considering a new camping lantern? The Fenix CL30R Camping Lantern has everything a camper could possibly want. I started testing by comparing the Fenix CL30R with my normal lantern, a well-known brand. The CL30R...
REVIEW: REI Intro to Map & Compass Class – Level 1
Class: REI Introduction to Map & Compass Class – Level 1 Class size: 6 in my class (REI admits up to 12) Distance: Less than 4 miles (9,000 steps on a Fitbit) Time: 6...
Michigan: Mount Arvon (1,979 feet)
Date of visits to Mt. Arvon: August 22, 2016 (Raina) August 31, 2016 (Jill) Distance: Varies depending on road conditions, but a walk up for us Elevation: 1,979 feet When I was prepping for our trip...
Minnesota: Eagle Mountain (2,301 feet)
Date: August 24, 2016 Distance: 7 miles Elevation: 2,301 feet Vertical gain: 600 feet Time on Trail: 4.5 hours, including about 20 minutes at the summit Bathrooms: Vault toilet near the trailhead (shared with...
Wisconsin: Timms Hill (1,951 feet)
Date: August 23, 2016 (Raina) September 1, 2016 (Jill) Distance: 0.4 miles Elevation: 1,951 feet Vertical gain: 130 feet Bathrooms: toilet structure near the trailhead (I didn’t use it); flushing toilets at Hill of Beans...
