by Kopwin Brand | Nov 9, 2017 | Hiking
New Gear and Food Finds We’ve had some good items come across recently, from gear to food. NASAR (The National Association For Search And Rescue) has out two guides that are pack ready. Essential Knots and Basic Navigation, the guides are palm-sized and ultra light...
by Kopwin Brand | Oct 30, 2017 | Hiking
Padilla Bay Trail A long time ago, maybe 17 years ago, I walked Padilla Bay Trail, when my oldest son was around 3 years old. It isn’t a long trail, but it’s a long haul to hike it. We were in the area yesterday, and I on an impulse decided the two younger boys and I...
by Kopwin Brand | Oct 28, 2017 | Hiking
5 Ways To Lighten Your Backpack You can spend a lot of money on the latest ultralight gear to lighten your backpack, but some of the best tips don’t cost anything at all. I’ll cover five easy ways you can lighten your load on the trail. Mix ingredients before...
by Kopwin Brand | Oct 26, 2017 | Hiking
REI Activator Soft-Shell Winter Hiking Pants REI’s Activator Soft Shell Pants are breathable winter hiking pants with a gusseted crotch and articulated knees for ease of movement Finding a good pair of winter hiking pants that will keep you warm while venting excess...
by Kopwin Brand | Oct 25, 2017 | Hiking
White Mountain Guide 30th Edition Review White Mountain Guide 30th Edition Completeness Ease of Use Currency Reliability Map Quality Excellent The Appalachian Mountain Club’s White Mountain Guide is the most comprehensive and in-depth guide to hiking and backpacking...
by Kopwin Brand | Oct 25, 2017 | Hiking
Backpacking a Hancock Notch Lollipop Dramatic landslide debris in Hancock Notch When people visit the White Mountains, the two geographic features they remember the most are the mountains and the notches, which are giant mountains passes that link different regions of...
