Tired of running the risk that your bottle of camp soap is going to leak all over your gear? This new product from Atwater Carey looks like it may solve that problem. These biodegradable sheets are coated with soap. Apply water and they foam up. The company plans on releasing three products in this line….
Monthly Archives: April 2009
Learn to camp in Rainier National Park
Ever had the desire to learn how to camp but never had a chance? Well, the National Park Service may just have your answer. Officials at Ranier National Park are holding 3 day camping treks this July and August at Rainier National Park. The offer comes with free food, equipment provided, and instruction by rangers….
Seattle’s Parks and Green Spaces Levy
As new residents of Seattle, we have been scoping out all the parks–and there are plenty! The good news is that Seattle Parks and Recreation has community support and last year Seattle residents approved the Parks and Green Spaces Levy, which allocates part of homeowners’ property taxes towards improving and maintaining the city’s parks and…
“There’s an app for that.”
Inspired by the latest trail-focused iPhone App ad on tv, we decided to put together our own list of outdoors-related apps.
How to Choose and Fit a Backpack: Part Three
In the final installment of How to Choose and Fit a Backpack, we will pass on a few tips that will help keep your new pack in good shape, even after many uses—after all, you’ve invested a lot of time and money into finding the perfect pack!
Cool new product: Sea to Summit X-Plate
In the latest installment of my obsession to find the perfect backcountry dishware, I ran in to the Sea to Summit X-Plate and bowl at REI. If you’re looking for a plate that actually has a tough bottom unlike a squishy bowl or orikaso dishware, this may be for you. The sides of the x-plate…
How to Choose and Fit a Backpack: Part Two
Last week we talked about the different styles of backpacks and features available from which to choose from. In the second part of this series, we will talk about sizing and fitting a backpack, as a good fit will do wonders for your comfort.
Second Ascent
A few weeks ago, we were in Seattle apartment hunting ahead of the big move from the Bay Area to the Pacific Northwest. While in town, we had some time to kill and decided to look for the local outdoor stores. Thanks to yelp, we managed to find Second Ascent in Ballard. The store is…
How to Choose and Fit a Backpack: Part One
Having the right backpack and fitting it properly can make a huge difference on the trail. Some of the factors to keep in mind when choosing a pack is to make sure it’s suited for the weight, length and intensity of your hike. In the first part of this multi-part article, we’ll talk about choosing the features and backpack that are right for you.
Take a Hike for Health
We have always extolled the virtues of hiking—the great exercise, seeing wildlife, getting outdoors—but our beliefs had never been corroborated. Until recently, most evidence of any health benefits was related to exercise in general.