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My 16 Favorite Pieces of Travel & Camping Gear in 2024

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 14, 2024

My 17 Favorite Pieces of Travel & Camping Gear in 2024  October 14th, 2024 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.  I’m…

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best travel apps in 2024

Best Apps for Travel in 2024

By Shalee Wanders | Jan 20, 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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Best Gifts for Backpackers

Backpacking & Hiking Gift Ideas for 2024

By Shalee Wanders | Nov 15, 2023

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 truck topper

Project M Topper: The Best Lightweight Camper for Adventurers

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 2, 2022

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

By Shalee Wanders | Mar 11, 2022

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

How to Pack for Backpacking: Best Tips for First-Time Backpackers

By Shalee Wanders | Jun 22, 2021

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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granite peak montana

Granite Peak: Everything to Know About Climbing Montana’s Tallest Mountain

By Shalee Wanders | Nov 23, 2020

Granite Peak: Everything to Know About Climbing Montana’s Tallest Mountain November 23, 2020 Distance: 28 Miles Elevation: 12,808 Feet / 4,500ft Elevation Gain Route: Southwest Ramp/Couloir The pinkish-orange sunrise lit the valley and lakes below as we hobbled over steep rockfall toward the summit of Granite Peak. The clear skies and warm sun hid the…

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what to wear hiking

What to Wear Hiking? The Best Affordable Hiking Gear for Every Season

By Shalee Wanders | Jun 25, 2020

What to Wear Hiking: The Best Affordable Hiking Gear for Every Season June 25, 2020 I’m very straightforward when it comes to outdoor gear. I don’t spend hundreds of dollars on brand name equipment from expensive apparel companies. I buy items because they work, they last, and they are efficient. Over the years, I’ve finally…

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ironwood mi

This Small Midwest Community Hides Some Of The Country’s Best Hidden Adventures

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 21, 2019

This Small Midwest Community Holds Some Of The Country’s Best Hidden Adventures October 21, 2019 There’s something about a place that feels like home the moment you arrive. Less than four hours after landing in Ironwood, Michigan, I’m standing in the middle of a black and red plaid street, surrounded by over three-hundred individuals (and…

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