Backpacking
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How to Build a High End Comfortable Camp Site
The Rugged Luxury Manifesto: Why Cap Puckhaber is Done Sleeping on Rocks By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I used to think that suffering was a required part of the outdoor experience. Because I grew up in a world of ultralight gear, I spent years waking up with a stiff neck and a sore lower back.
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Satellite vs Smartphone, I Use Garmin inReach
Why a Satellite Messenger Beats a Smartphone for Wilderness Safety By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I have tested gear in remote corners of the world for years. As Cap Puckhaber, I know a dead battery or failed signal changes a trip quickly. That’s why considering tools like Garmin InReach is essential for safety. Thinking a
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Guide to Appalachian Trail Thru-Hikes
Why Are Hikes on the Appalachian Trail Declining? By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, and part-time blogger who’s passionate about the outdoors. From my perspective as a blogger and outdoor enthusiast, one of the most iconic topics in American recreation is the Appalachian Trail (AT). Today, we’ll break
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Sawtooth Wilderness Guide for Beginners
My Tips for Hiking the Sawtooth Wilderness By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, and part-time blogger. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, I’ve spent years exploring remote backcountry areas, and the Sawtooth Wilderness in the great state of Idaho remains one of my all-time favorite locations. Today, I want
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John Muir Wilderness Guide for Beginners
How to Spend 2-3 Nights in the John Muir Wilderness By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada The John Muir Wilderness (JMW) sits in California’s majestic Sierra Nevada. It offers some of the most stunning and remote backpacking in the United States. This wilderness is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with its rugged terrain, clear lakes, and
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7 Best Dog-Friendly Backpacking Trips in the USA
Best Paces in America to Take your Dog Backpacking By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down some of the best places in America to take your dog backpacking. Backpacking with your dog is one of the best ways to bond
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Top Parks for Backpacking Eastern U.S.
Exploring the Top National Parks in the Eastern United States By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber. I’m a marketing professional, amateur investor, part-time blogger, and outdoor enthusiast. Today we break down our top 5 recommendations for hiking and backpacking on the East Coast. When it comes to hiking in the United States, most
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My Real-World Hiker’s Guide to Yosemite National Park
My Complete Hiker’s Guide to Yosemite: From Permits to Parking By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’m Cap Puckhaber, a marketing pro by day and an outdoor enthusiast pretty much every other second I get. I’ve spent years on the trail, and I can tell you honestly that few places hit you as hard as Yosemite.
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A Hiker’s Guide to Oregon
The Gorge, The Valley, and The Three Sisters of Oregon By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada I’ve been hiking and writing about the outdoors for over 20 years, and I can tell you that Oregon is just different. It’s one of the few places where you can experience a dozen different ecosystems, sometimes in a single
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Hiking and Backpacking Yellowstone
My Complete Guide to Visiting, Hiking, and Backpacking Yellowstone By Cap Puckhaber, Reno, Nevada Yellowstone National Park is one of those places that sticks with you long after you’ve left. I’m Cap Puckhaber, and I’ve spent years exploring this park as a hiker, part-time blogger, and all-around outdoor enthusiast. I’ve hiked and camped all over