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Tips and Trails

How to Put Your Backpack On Properly

By Tucker Ballister on Friday, November 5, 2021
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For experienced backpackers, the process of putting on a pack is probably second nature. If you’re new to backpacking, learning how to put your backpack on properly is essential. And, yes, there is a right way to do it! In this article, I’ll break down the process step by step and if you’d rather watch …

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Steripen Water Filtration

Does Steripen Work For Camping?

By Tucker Ballister on Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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I purchased a SteriPen UV filter a few years back. It was, in all honesty, a bit of a snap-purchase after the element on my MSR filter cracked. I always carried iodine tablets as a backup, but UV filtration was all-the-rage so I thought I’d answer a lingering question: does Steripen work? There are still, …

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Trip Reports

Exploring The North Country: Tuck’s Travels

By Tucker Ballister on Friday, October 15, 2021
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It’s my final travel update from life on the road in 2021! Things sped up exploring the North Country due to cooler overnight temps and my desire to get home and see friends and family before winter in the Sierras really sets in. I’ll cover some overall trip statistics, major highlights, and my biggest takeaways …

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Hiking Upstate New York and Rescuing A Dog in Michigan: Tuck’s Travels

By Tucker Ballister on Friday, August 27, 2021

I know I say this every time, but it is hard to believe that another month has gone by. It is time to update you on my adventures hiking upstate New York and rescuing a dog in Michigan! By the way, I have been on the road for more than 110 days since leaving Texas …

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RTIC 45 Quart Hard Cooler Review

By Tucker Ballister on Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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RTIC Outdoors has been on my radar for quite some time as the closest competitor to YETI coolers. Their coolers are more affordable, but I wondered whether the RTIC 45 quart hard cooler would really perform when put to the test.  When I first set out on this road trip, I was storing perishables in …

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Trip Reports

Adventures in New England: Tuck’s Travels

By Tucker Ballister on Sunday, August 1, 2021
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This update is all about my adventures in New England over the last month. The summer is quickly flying by, isn’t it?! I have been slowing my roll a bit in order to be more productive with my remote work responsibilities (message me if you want to know more about how I’m able to travel …

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From Tennessee Through North Carolina and Beyond!: Tuck’s Travels

By Tucker Ballister on Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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On the road again! After a much-needed break in Tennessee, I made quick work of the drive from Tennessee through North Carolina and beyond! (with a stop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and several other amazing campsites courtesy of my friends at The Dyrt!). I honestly didn’t plan to do much urban exploring …

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Trip Reports

The Mammoth Cave National Park of Kentucky: Tuck’s Travels

By Tucker Ballister on Sunday, June 20, 2021
Mammoth Cave Historic Entrance Path

Where are all the mammoth fossils in Mammoth Cave National Park? Try as I might, I couldn’t find any, but there was plenty of hiking and kayaking to be found here. Taking a little break from helping my cousin and brother-in-law with home improvement projects down in Tennessee, I headed up to the Mammoth Cave …

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Crocodiles in the Everglades and Keys Hospitality: Tuck’s Travels

By Tucker Ballister on Friday, June 4, 2021
Sunset at Curry Hammock State Park

From encountering crocodiles in the Everglades and Keys hospitality further south, Florida has welcomed me with open arms and heart-pounding surprises. There is a lot to cover in this update, so let’s get to it! The Route From Tallahassee through Everglades National Park, down to the Keys, and then back up the east coast of …

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Texas to Florida Road Trip: Tuck’s Travels – Part One

By Tucker Ballister on Sunday, May 23, 2021
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Hello and welcome to the first installment of Tuck’s Travels about my Texas to Florida road trip. Hopefully this is just the start of a summer full of adventure updates. After a little more than a week on the road, I have one major takeaway: No amount of mental preparation or physical acquisition of material …

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