It’s a rainy Sunday so I’m having fun working out the nitty gritty details of our upcoming trip to Yosemite and Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks. When I work up an itinerary, I tend to go a little overboard with the details– one, because I enjoy it; two, because I like to know how the days…
Most camping and backpacking equipment and supplies can be safely and legally packed in your checked and carry on bags. Currently, if you are flying within the US your checked bag can weigh up to 50 lbs. and be 62 inches (w+h+l), so that’s something to monitor closely when packing. Check your airline for checked…
A General Overview. We are going to Yosemite this summer! It’s been 4 years since I’ve been so I pulled out my old packing lists to get started planning. I live across the country from Yosemite and have to fly in, rent a car, and tent camp in the park. I usually fly into San…
If you are new to the outdoors, you might not be aware of the many wonderful places to shop for outdoor equipment and clothing. Sure, you can go to the “camping” section of Academy Sports or Wal Mart, but you will be missing out on a huge, wide world of selections! Now, I do not like to…
Having the right tent can make or break a camping trip! Here are some questions to ask yourself before you buy: How many people do you think will normally sleep in the tent? What type of sleeping pads will you use? …Ridge Rest-type foam, self inflatable, air mattresses…? (They take up different amounts of space.)…
A Flatlander's Guide to Nature 