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Ross Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 2

In Early summer my brother-in-law and I returned to Ross Lake (the location for our backpacking packrafting trip). This time it was a fun overnight hammock hang. This is day 2 – with a bit of gear lists and our trip out. Hope your summer has been fantastic!     …

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Ross Lake Hammock Ramble – Part 1

In Early summer my brother-in-law and I returned to Ross Lake (the location for our backpacking packrafting trip). This time it was a fun overnight hammock hang. Hope your summer has been fantastic!     Enjoy!

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Father – Son Day Hike (video)

Last weekend my son and I went out for an easy and fun hike on a local trail in the Okanagan. It had just started snowing and we figured it was time for a bit of relaxation and a cup of hot tea.     The snow was beautiful and …

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ENO – Flexfly Utility Tarp

I love tarps. If I’m going on a day-hike, to the beach, backpacking, car-camping, canoeing, or snowshoeing, I will always have a shelter with me. It doesn’t matter if there’s sun, rain, wind or snow, or simply the possibility that we’ll be spending the night out, a tarp will handle all …

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Ross Lake Packrafting Trip photo & video essay – Part 2

In the end of May I headed out to the North Cascades for a 3-day backpacking and packrafting trip, with a bit of hammock-ing thrown in for good measure. I’ve decided to share the experience via photo and video. Click here for Ross Lake Packrafting Part 1.   After packing …

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Atlas Hammock Suspension System by ENO

It’s safe to say that hammocks are all the rage. We’ve seen them set up on campus, in backyards, campsites and on the trail. Since finding two trees spaced the perfect distance apart is very rare, and since regular cord can damage tree trunks you’ll probably want to get your hands …

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DoubleDeluxe Hammock by Eagle Nest Outfitters

Ok, I’m a convert. Having spent close to thirty nights sleeping in my DoubleDeluxe Hammock by Eagle Nest Outfitters I’m officially in love with hammocks. Over six months ago I received a massive DoubleDeluxe hammock from Eagle Nest Outfitters to test out. After extensive testing indoors, in the backyard, at …

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Ross Lake Packrafting Trip photo & video essay – Part 1

In the end of May I headed out to the North Cascades for a 3-day backpacking and packrafting trip, with a bit of hammocking thrown in for good measure. I’ve decided to share the experience via photo and video. Scroll down to the bottom of the post to watch the …

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Grand Trunk Single Hammock

Are you ready for the hammock-life? To be honest I wasn’t sure if I was, and am still not sure, but have found that the Grand Trunk Single Parachute Nylon is a great way to try it out. Why is this? For the single reason that the Grand Trunk hammock …

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Grand Trunk Double Parachute Nylon Hammock

A while ago I was sent a Grand Trunk Double Parachute nylon hammock to review. What can I say more than awesome? When I was a teen and working a hard summer job I had a hammock. I’d set it up by our pond after work and take a nap …

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