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Six Packs and the Breakthrough to Enlightenment

Six Packs and the Breakthrough to Enlightenment

The Path to My First Hiking Backpack Campfire Guy here. Yeah, I’ve had six packs. Well, not in the washboard stomach sense. My belly, and it’s fondness for pie, nachos, and craft beer precedes me. Similar to the journey I had with family tents, the quest for my first backpack was no simple feat. Neither is touching my toes.   Totes: My Erroneous Solution To Packing Light I first camped with my oldest son’s Boy Scout troop in 2014 and due…

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Goldilocks and the Five Tents

Goldilocks and the Five Tents

How It All Began Campfire Guy here.  I’ve returned an embarrassing amount of gear over the years. If there was a “please do not take returns from this guy because he abuses our lax return policy” list at the major outdoor retailers, I’m certain I’d be on it.  I have been reminded by Campfire Wife on more than one occasion that I might have a problem with gear.  She’s usually right.* If you intend to use your hard earned cash for gear make sure you are happy with it. …

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