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Backpacking Packing List: My Favorite Affordable Gear
Backpacking Packing List: My Favorite Affordable Gear January 29th, 2026 Packing for your first backpacking trip can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. You don’t need the most expensive gear or a perfectly dialed ultralight setup to have an incredible experience. Hell, I spent months backpacking Europe with a $25 Walmart sleeping bag…
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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting New Zealand in The Spring
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting New Zealand in The Spring November 13th, 2025 I’ve been to New Zealand twice- once in the summer and once in the spring. In October, I finally got to experience the South Island from the perspective of a campervan with Travellers Autobarn, which has been a lifelong dream of mine. …
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What to Bring on a Camping Trip
Travel With Me! Discover trips to New Zealand, Maldives, Europe and More in 2025 & 2026. Explore here What to Bring on a Camping Trip February 20th, 2025 When going on a camping trip, the most common thing I see isn’t underpacking – it’s overpacking. As humans, we can survive on very little, yet somehow,…
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My 16 Favorite Pieces of Travel & Camping Gear in 2024
My 17 Favorite Pieces of Travel & Camping Gear in 2024 October 14th, 2024 s Whether it’s gear for international flights, backpacking, or general travel, I have a clear list of favorites. Some of it is clothing, some of it is shoes, and some of it is equipment, but I use all of it religiously. …
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Best Apps for Travel in 2024
Travel With Me! Discover trips to Iceland, Patagonia, and Thailand in 2024 & 2025. Explore here Best Travel Apps in 2024 January 20, 2024 A decade into travel and I still find myself learning new track tips and hacks all the time! This year’s round-up for best apps for travel in 2024 comes from a…
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Backpacking & Hiking Gift Ideas for 2024
Backpacking & Hiking Gift Ideas for 2024 November 15, 2023 Backpacking & Hiking Gift Ideas for 2024 A few weeks ago, I was thinking about how after ten years of backpacking and hiking, I think I finally have the perfect gear setup. It took a lot of trial and error, but I think I finally…
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Project M Topper: The Best Lightweight Camper for Adventurers
Project M | The Best Lightweight Camper for Adventurers October 2, 2022 I should preface this article by saying I did a year of research before purchasing a Project M topper. I’ve spent many nights of my life sleeping reclined in the driver’s seat, pitching tents in the dark, and finding cafes with horrible wifi…
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Backpacking Checklist: Complete Packing Guide for Overnight Backpacking Trips
Backpacking Checklist: Complete Packing Guide Overnight Backpacking Trips March 11, 2022 Backpacking Checklist: Complete Packing Guide Overnight Backpacking Trips When my parents brought my backpacking on Lake Michigan as a kid and I would fill my tiny backpack until the zipper would nearly burst. The trail to camp wasn’t any longer than a mile, but…
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How to Pack for Backpacking: Best Tips for First-Time Backpackers
How to Pack For a Backpacking Trip: Best Tips for First-Time Backpackers June 22, 2021 My mom was a 5th-grade teacher and at the end of every school year, she’d bring her students on a weekend-long backpacking trip along the shores of Lake Michigan. Every year I begged to join and when I was 8,…
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