Big South Fork is such a magnificent place that I keep going back to explore different sections of it. And every time I check out a new section someone tells me of a section that I’ve never seen before and now end up wanting to see since they told me about it. I usually spend […]
Month: November 2015
UCO CLARUS & ARKA CHARGER + LANTERN + FLASHLIGHT
Several of UCO LED Lanterns from the UCO family. I’ve owned a UCO Clarus 150 Lumen LED Mini Lantern for quite a while now and it has served me well so when I saw the new UCO Arka XP-E CREE 180-Lumen LED Lantern I was ecstatic but didn’t buy it because it was a little pricey for a luxury […]
DRYMAX TRAIL RUN 1/4 CREW SOCKS
With a One Hundred Mile John Muir Trail Hike looming on horizon and at the urging of a friend I finally purchased a pair of Drymax Trail Run 1/4 Crew Socks back in the early months of spring 2015. This turned out to be one of the best purchases I’ve ever made because they all […]
BIG SOUTH FORK LAUREL FORK CREEK OVERNIGHT 11-14-15
SierraTradingPost.com I’ve been to several areas of the Big South Fork National Recreation Area at this point and it’s all beautiful. So, I’m always trying to seek out areas that I’ve never visited before for quick overnight backpack trips. Hopefully I’ll be able to explore it all by the time I’m done. The blue […]
Linville Gorge 4 Day Backpack Trip 11-5-15 Thru 11-8-15
I first visited Linville Gorge back in 2013 and it was very memorable for several reasons. It’s not difficult to understand why people love the place but it definitely makes you earn its splendor. Here are a few of the things I remember from my first time at Linville Gorge like the parking lot where […]
Sea To Summit Reactor Thermolite Sleeping Bag Liner
There are many advantages to bringing this small half-pound of surplus gear such as keeping your body oils off your sleeping bag or quilt; extra weather protection in case of temperature drops; as a stand alone sleeping bag on summer trips; as a barrier at hostels and hotels and a soft buffer between you […]
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