Tag Archives: Blast 30 Backpack

Olympic National Park Post Hike Gear Talk

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Stick

My recent hike in the Olympic National Park has now been my longest single backpacking trip. We were out 7 days and 6 nights; the temperatures ranged from around the high 30’s (F) to likely mid 60’s (F), and we … Continue reading →

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ZPacks Zero: Modifications & Updates

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Stick

A few months ago, I picked up a cuben fiber ZPacks Zero backpack. The reasoning behind getting this pack was that my “summer” gear had dwindled down so far, the rest of my packs simply swallowed it whole. As well, … Continue reading →

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ZPacks Zero Backpack

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Stick

I received a sweet surprise in the mailbox today in the form of my ZPacks Zero backpack! (And yes, it was inside the mailbox). I had ordered this pack a little over 4 weeks ago along with some other smaller items and … Continue reading →

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I Put Kool-Aid In That!!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Stick

My water, that is… I add Kool-Aid to my water while I am hiking along the trail… I love me some Grape Kool-Aid (and before you ask, no, it has nothing to do with Tinny’s Cult).

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Rite-in-the-Rain Notebook Hack

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Stick

Thanks again to Brian Green at Brian’s Backpacking Blog, I had something to do on this rainy day while I am just sitting around waiting to be called into work… This morning as I was poking around at blogs in … Continue reading →

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Box of Goodies…

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Stick

Thanks to John Abela (from RedWood Outdoors & HikeLighter.Com) for giving me the opportunity to check out some exclusive gear first hand. Living in my neck of the woods makes it hard enough to be able to put my hands … Continue reading →

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