Tagged: backpacking

REVIEW: Combat Wipes

GEAR REVIEW: COMBAT WIPES Outdoor Cleansing & Hygiene Wipes Consecutive days in the wilderness without access to a shower generally means stench.  I spent much of the past climbing season covered in sweat, dirt,...

Wyoming: Gannett Peak (13,804 feet)

Distance: 38.4 miles via the Ink Wells Trail Elevation gain: 8,450 feet Dates: July 24-28, 2018 Day 1 7.3 miles Mike and I began our journey at 7:30 am at the Crowheart Store where we procured...

2017 Reflections

Thank you to our readers for the support and open dialogue this year!  We love connecting with each of you. We’ve been talking about this for years, but our sign at Fort Reno is making...

Utah: Kings Peak (13,528 feet)

Date: August 18-20, 2017 Elevation: 13,528 feet Distance: ~29 miles Gain: 5,350 feet Bathrooms: Vault toilets in the parking lot and overflow lot near the trailhead.  After that, bring a shovel! Day 1 (10 miles;...

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...