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Haley’s Adventure Dog Pack & What We Love About It
Haley is our adventure dog, she loves going on adventures and exploring new places with us. But having a dog pack so she can carry her own gear is important. Until recently, Haley had only worn Wilderdog harnesses and we thought about getting their backpack but were afraid it wasn’t rugged enough for all adventures. So we began researching and stumbled upon the Ruffwear Front Range Day Pack so we decided to give it a try. Why We Love this Dog Pack The things we liked about it was that it was big enough to hold all of her gear but also small enough to compress when you don’t need…
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The Start of a New Goal, Hiking With Haley
When we began thinking about getting a puppy, the one thing that mattered most was we needed a puppy willing to go anywhere and do anything! And I always dreamed of a pup that would do crazy long hikes with me. Haley has proven that she will be that dog. At just 4 months old, Haley hiked her first mountain, North Kearsarge! It was a massive success with her doing over 2,000 feet of gain and about 7 miles of hiking. She crushed it and loved every minute of it! However, at that time, Haley was not doing well walking with just me. We believe the only reason that hike…
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One Easy Way to Add Protein to your Breakfast
So we all know that getting enough protein in our diet is important but as someone who is picky and has a bunch of food allergies & intolerances, I’ve always struggled with eating enough protein. Until I realized, I could make things I like with protein powder. I don’t know about you, but I have a sweet tooth and prefer a sweet breakfast over a savory one. So waffles are one of my favorite breakfast foods. I began researching a bunch of different protein waffle recipes and so many of them were overly complicated, had too many ingredients, or just did not taste good. Until I stumbled upon one that…
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How to Organize your Gear!
If you’re like me, you have slowly begun collecting an ungodly amount of gear. Even though the great outdoors is an awesome *free* adventure, you need a lot of gear. Something I feel like I’m good at is organizing. I find the act of decluttering or organizing a messy drawer fun. So here is my guide to how I organize my gear. Let me start by saying, that I’ve lived in tiny apartments for the last 6 years or so of my life, so I’ve begun using my gear organization as my decor. So all my gear is easily accessible but also visible. Many people enter my apartment and say,…
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You got a Jeep! Now, what accessories do you need?
So you just bought yourself a Jeep Wrangler and you’re not sure what accessories you want and need. This is a comprehensive list of accessories we bought in our first year that have enhanced our jeep experience! But first, here is a little about our jeep! My Jeep So a year ago, my husband and I bought a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4xe Rubicon which basically means a plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4-door lifted. We traded both of our cars in for it because we live where we work, so we really only drove one car for errands and adventures. And thinking about the future, we decided a plug-in hybrid car…
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How to Pick the Perfect Backpack for Every Adventure!
A few posts ago I wrote a post about how to fit and pack your backpack so it fits everything you (and then some). But knowing which backpack to pick for which adventure matters. This post is about how to go about picking the best and then which ones I recommend! How to pick a backpack? Everyone is different and every backpack fits differently. When shopping for a backpack it’s important to pick the backpack that will fit your body properly, be the right size for what you need, and be within your budget! So Where do you start? So now, What Backpacks are my Go-To’s? Well honestly, I’ve fallen…
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The Ultimate Cross-Country Christmas Road Trip
In December 2021, my husband and I packed our bags and embarked on a journey across the country. Our farthest point west was Nevada and we wanted to make some stops to see friends and cool places along the way. It was the ultimate road trip and one we plan to do again. Planning: I’ve planned plenty of things before including my wedding, backpacking trips, study abroad semester, and European backpacking trip but nothing like a drive cross country with our little Taxa Tiger Moth, and being constrained to only 2 weeks was a new challenge. Because now we had to think about fuel, food, and campgrounds. And as much…
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How To Properly Layer For Outdoor Adventures
If you’ve ever been outside, you know the weather can change quickly so being prepared is super important. There are some basics to how to layer but there is also a bit of trial and error to find what works for you! When we think about layering, the season and weather matter. There is an order to layering with the 3 basic parts – base layers, warm layers, and shell layers. You’ll read more about them in a moment. One of the most important things to keep in mind when layering is never to wear cotton when traveling in the backcountry! This is because when cotton gets wet, it takes…
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How To Fit & Pack your Backpack For Adventures!
We all love backpacks and we also love filling them! If you’ve ever traveled with me you know that I pack everything and the kitchen sink because you never know what could go wrong! You have to always be prepared! So how do I fit everything in my backpack so the weight is well distributed and my backpack fits properly! When a backpack is fitted well, it will make a world of a difference in how you enjoy your trip! Before your fit and pack, your backpack, find out how to pick the right one here! How to fit your backpack: Congratulations, you got yourself a backpack, now it’s time…
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It is more than “Take Only Photos, Leave Only Footprints”!
We all know the phrase “take only pictures, leave only footprints” but leave no trace is so much more than that! There are seven principles that make up the basics of leaving no trace when traveling in the backcountry! Interested in learning more? Join ‘How to Gain Confidence for Outdoor Adventures’! Let’s embark on this adventure together! 🌟
