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M and I recently escaped with Hemingway for an overnight backpacking trip in Western North Carolina. The leaves have just barely started to turn, there’s goldenrod and gentian everywhere, and it was a much needed break for both of us. Black Balsam Knob is a popular spot on the Art…
I’ve been using a picnic blanket on my day hikes for years, and although I loved my old blanket it is really bulky. When I saw the Matador pocket blanket (#sponsored) at REI, I knew it was time for an upgrade! I was a little skeptical at first because the…
Gluten free freeze dried meals are definitely the easiest thing to throw in my pack for a trip in the backcountry. They are also great to keep on hand at home for emergency preparedness! Whether you are backpacking, camping, or weathering a power outage at home, here are some readymade…
Feeling overwhelmed about emergency preparedness? Start with a 72 Hour Emergency Kit. This type of kit has everything you need to shelter in place or evacuate at a moments notice. It contains everything you need to weather three days of an emergency. I have one kit for myself and one…
It’s National Preparedness Month! If you’ve been meaning to put together a 72 hour emergency kit or figure out what you’d do if a natural disaster happened where you live, September is the perfect month to buckle down and get it done. Build a kit for National Preparedness Month Packing…