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Overnight Backcountry Camping in the Smoky Mountains at Campsite 28

We departed from Middle Prong Trail trailhead near Tremont and hiked to backcountry campsite 28. The hike up the mountain was cold but it was not snowing. We stayed overnight at campsite 28 and the temperature was approximately 5 degrees. It snowed all night and we hiked out through the snow and ice. This is

OlarHike Backpacking Sleeping Pad Review

The OlarHike sleeping pad is very comfortable! After sleeping on it for an entire night in the backcountry, I woke up feeling refreshed and it did not deflate during the night! The built-in pillow is a nice touch because it doesn't move around or fall off of the sleeping pad while sleeping. I still used

Marmot Never Summer 0 Review

The Marmot Never Summer 0 is an excellent bag for cold weather! It's lightweight and easy to pack but the weight to warmth ratio is great! The included stuff sack does not compress it to be super small but it's definitely not too large for a zero degree sleeping bag. A warm sleeping bag is

Savage Gulf Alum Gap Campsite #3 Review

Savage Gulf Alum Gap Campsite #3 is great! If you're looking for a campsite with elevation and a nice view, this one is great! There are several other campsites at Alum Gap but campsites #3 and #4 have the best view. Be sure to reserve your campsite, as backcountry camping in Savage Gulf requires a

Marmot Tungsten 1P First Time Pitching

The Marmot Tungsten 1P is an incredible one-person tent! I purchased this tent because it's small and lightweight but has ample headroom. I also own the larger Tungsten 2P and use it when my wife joins me. It's great having the same tent setup process for both! This tent is available in an ultralight version

Savage Gulf Backpacking – Alum Gap Campsite #3

Savage Gulf is an awesome place for backcountry camping! Within this video, we hiked to Alum Gap Campsite #3 and stayed overnight. Enjoy and share with others too! #SavageGulf

By |2019-12-10T18:41:44-06:00December 10th, 2019|Categories: Backpacking|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Savage Gulf Backpacking – Alum Gap Campsite #3

Mountain Hardwear BMG 105 Outdry Backpack Review

The Mountain Hardwear BMG 105 is a HUGE backpack! If you're a wilderness guide, like to pack a bunch of stuff or want to carry everything for your spouse too, this is an excellent pack! It had plenty of straps to lash things to on the exterior. When not extremely full, it's easy to compress.

Scents that Attract Bears

Many people assume that only meat attracts bears but that assumption is incorrect. Wintergreen chewing gum, toothpaste and other items with strong odors attract bears too! Out of best practice, I only sleep with a water bottle and a gun in my tent. I suspend all other gear from a bear pulley system while I

By |2019-05-17T20:23:43-05:00May 17th, 2019|Categories: Backpacking|Comments Off on Scents that Attract Bears

How to Chill Drinks While Backpacking

This is how to chill drinks while backpacking. Streams are usually a lot cooler than the surrounding air and provide a natural way of making a beverage colder. #Backpacking #Howto

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