PCT Day 1: Mile 0 to 15.4
May 3rd, 2018 First day on the trail. We got a ride from San Diego to the start from a ranger who works at Lake Morena Campground for $20 each. We should make it through Lake Morena tomorrow, and he…
Tim Beissinger
Therm-a-Rest Z Lite (short) Sleeping Pad Review
We both used Therm-a-Rest Z Lite sleeping pads on our Pacific Crest Trail thruhike. We’ve also spent lots of nights using Nemo Switchback sleeping pads, which are basically the same product. We love both pads for their comfort, durability, and…
ULA Circuit Review
Tim used the ULA Circuit backpack for our Pacific Crest Trail thruhike in 2018. Specs: Weight: 41 OZ (certainly less after additional straps and water bladder bag were removed) Volume: 68 Liters Max Load: 35 lbs Pack size: Large Hip…
Bibimbap
Bibimbap is a Korean vegetable and rice dish. This version can be can be assembled ahead of time and dehydrated all at once, making it one of our easiest to prepare backpacking meals.
Buffalo River Canoe
July 1-4, 2017 Overview: For the long Fourth of July weekend, we decided to drive down to Arkansas and canoe the Buffalo River with our friend Jillian and some of her friends (now our friends too). Being from the upper…
Spanish Bike Tour
December 22-29, 2016 Overview In December, 2016, we decided to use our time off of work to head over to Southern Spain for a short bike tour. We didn’t do much research–just bought plane tickets, packed our cycling and camping…
