Posts tagged Backpacking
ALONE IN THE ARCTIC: MY JOURNEY ON THE ARCTIC CIRCLE TRAIL (DAY 8)

I woke up to snow covering the mountains about 500’ above me, with fog rolling in and the sky threatening rain. “Who cares,” I think to myself. The ground at my elevation is clear and I’m heading into town today. I finish what bit of coffee I have left and hoist a much lighter backpack onto my shoulders. I’m excited to get into town. Excited to finally have a hot shower, clean clothes and a juicy burger, but mostly I’m just excited about the burger.

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What to take on a backpacking trip (Spring/Summer)

Ever wonder what you’ll need for a few days in the wilderness? Ever come back from a trip wondering why you packed so much? The list below will guide you as you gear up for your journey and was prepared with Spring & Summer in mind so figure temperatures above 40 deg F. Don’t be afraid to add or omit items as appropriate for your trip but before adding items take minute to review what you’ve packed and see if you can’t find another item that can serve the same purpose. For example, instead of carrying a camping pillow try folding up your fleece in a stuff sack or just folding it up under your head at night.

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