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FlipFuel Food

FlipFuel Review: Never Pack a Halfie Again!

By Tucker Ballister on Friday, January 13, 2023
flipfuel review featured image man holding flipfuel device

Do you have several half-filled fuel canisters taking up space in your gearbox? I always seem to wind up with partially-filled canisters at the beginning of each backpacking season. But it’s hard to rely on them, so I’ll often just purchase a new canister. What if you could use something like the FlipFuel™ fuel transfer …

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Backpacks Osprey Travel Packs

The Top-Rated Osprey Travel Backpacks

By Tucker Ballister on Monday, November 21, 2022
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Our world is always changing. I originally wrote that first sentence in 2018. How little did I know how true it would become over the last four years? It has changed indeed, but the need for the top-rated Osprey travel backpacks remains…or should I say has returned. The Top-Rated Osprey Travel Backpacks Wherever you’re planning …

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Solar

Folding Solar Panel Review: AtemPower from Vic Offroad

By Tucker Ballister on Friday, November 18, 2022
solar panel folded folding solar panel review

Now that I’m the proud owner of a Sunlite travel trailer, I’m camping a little differently and I needed the Vic Offroad AtemPower folding solar panel to keep my RV’s battery charged. I’ll cover the specs, features, and my likes and dislikes in this Vic Offroad folding solar panel review. If you need a portable, folding …

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Tips and Trails

My Hiking Essentials Checklist

By Tucker Ballister on Saturday, September 17, 2022
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So you want to know what’s on my hiking essentials checklist? I recently met a few folks that told me a near-miss story. They went snowshoeing in the Sierras without backpacks. That meant no water, no food, no first aid supplies, no nothing. In the late afternoon, they realized they didn’t know where they were. …

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Blackfire Lights

Blackfire Rechargeable Waterproof Flashlight Review

By Tucker Ballister on Tuesday, September 13, 2022
LED blackfire rechargeable waterproof flashlight

Sometimes, a cheap headlamp just won’t do the trick. Other times, you need a handheld flashlight that really brightens things up. Whether you’re camping, working on an RV or vehicle, or you just need a new flashlight to prepare for the next power outage, the Blackfire rechargeable waterproof flashlight is more than your run-of-the-mill light …

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Blackfire

Blackfire Portable Waterproof Speaker Review

By Tucker Ballister on Wednesday, August 31, 2022
featured blackfire portable waterproof speaker

When it comes to paddleboarding, kayaking, truck camping, or lakeside lounging, a portable waterproof speaker brings the fun..k. Now, you clearly have the freedom to choose whatever music you want to listen to, but this Blackfire portable waterproof speaker review is going to focus on the features and functions of the speaker itself.  It’s up …

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Patagonia Travel Packs

Four Patagonia Travel Bags For Your Next Adventure

By Tucker Ballister on Thursday, August 4, 2022
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Some of our travels are international and others keep us local. Fortunately, these four Patagonia travel bags can be used for your next adventure, no matter how big or small! Patagonia Travel Bags for your Next Adventure Quick disclaimer: None of these are “backpacks”, although some have “pack capability.” If you’re looking for a hiking …

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Backpacks Osprey

Three Cheap Osprey Backpacks for Summer Day Hikes

By Tucker Ballister on Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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In the interest of helping anyone looking for a new backpack, let’s take a closer look at three cheap Osprey backpacks that are perfect for summer day hikes. Buying a cheap backpack doesn’t always pan out, but in the case of Osprey packs, you’ll still get a quality pack that should last for several summers. …

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Darn Tough Farm to Feet FITS Footwear Injinji Point6 REI Smartwool Swiftwick

Best Hiking Socks For Happy Trail Feet

By Tucker Ballister on Thursday, June 9, 2022
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It’s essential to put a solid foundation in place before you start building. When hiking or backpacking, your feet are your foundation, and that’s why I’ll spend more on the best hiking socks than I will on most of my other camping gear. If you don’t take care of your feet, it simply doesn’t matter …

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Tips and Trails

How To Prepare For Hiking

By Tucker Ballister on Monday, May 16, 2022
When Things Go Wrong 10 Tips for Hiking Preparedness

I’ve been on backpacking trips where unexpected allergic reactions occurred miles away from rescue or transportation. I’ve had a personal near-miss where I lost consciousness and tumbled 25 yards down a hill before coming to rest (luckily safely) on the banks of a rolling river. And that’s why I want to share my thoughts on …

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