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Eco-Friendly, Money-Savvy Christmas Gifts for the Holidays
Here are seven ways to stay eco-friendly, money-savvy, and focus on spreading some love this giving season!

Tiff
Dec 4, 20255 min read


Quick Tips: My Top Three (Not So) Essential Backpacking Items
I learned and re-learned three things from this past backpacking season. I’m here to share three essential-non-essential items with you in this quick little blog! My three not-so-essential backpacking items are: Nail clippers, Buff, Truffle Sauce

Tiff
Sep 9, 20252 min read


Travel & Life Tip: How to Start A Journal
My lovely friend reached out to me asking about the journaling process, texting, “I feel like I have sooooo many things going on inside...

Tiff
Feb 13, 20255 min read


Greet the new year with USED gear!
I’m here to talk about what we’re purchasing. I promise this is related to a travel blog.

Tiff
Jan 10, 20257 min read


How To Prepare for the Enchantments Hike
All your pre-enchantment hike questions are answered!

Tiff
Sep 14, 20249 min read


The Best Overnight Backpacking Meal I've Ever Had
When most people, myself included, think of backpacking meals, the first thing that comes to mind is dehydrated, nonperishable,...

Tiff
Jul 23, 20248 min read


Travel Tip: Keep Track of Your Gear on Group Trips and Other Handy Tips
Get ready for a story packed full of tips since this is the story that started it all. This is the tale of how a canceled hiking permit...

Tiff
May 28, 202411 min read


9 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day
Happy Earth Day everybody! Earth Day is a time for people to come together to protect our planet! I’m a believer that every day should be...

Tiff
Apr 21, 20246 min read


Quick Tip: Get Renters Insurance for Your Gear in Case of Car Theft
When you visit the Pacific Northwest, you get to experience the immense beauty of tall Douglas Firs, the grandeur of the Cascades and...

Tiff
Mar 6, 20244 min read


Quick Tips: Camping With Propane
I have had two unfortunate propane-related occurrences thus far in my life. Thankfully, these were small, fixable mistakes and did not...

Tiff
Jan 25, 20245 min read


Lessons From My First Major Road Trip
I found an old journal entry dating back to one of my first major road trips. I had little to no idea what I was doing or getting myself...

Tiff
Dec 28, 20235 min read


When to Say Goodbye to Your Old Hiking Boots
Updated Jan. 2025 Your shoes and boots carry you miles down trails and over mountains. If you’re anything like me, you form a bond with...

Tiff
Oct 22, 20236 min read


Oregon Hikes Pt. 1
There is an insurmountable number of hikes the great state of Oregon offers. From local parks to the PCT, high desert to coastal...

Tiff
May 2, 20235 min read


Unexpected Necessities to Bring Backpacking
Whenever you go backpacking, you’ll hear every single person on the trail telling you to only bring the essentials. This is great advice....

Tiff
Mar 8, 20235 min read


Backpacking Gear Checklist (Updated)
Backpacking is one of the best experiences in the whole world! The adventure, the views, the carrying all your essentials right on your...

Tiff
Feb 8, 20233 min read


Backpacking Weight: How Much Should My Pack Weigh?
You're about to embark on a journey into the wilderness with nothin' but a backpack and a sense of adventure! Everything that you need...

Tiff
Feb 8, 20234 min read
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