Search
Hannah Smentkowski
Mar 4, 20229 min read
Everything You Need To Know To Go Solo Camping Like a Pro
Why in the hell would you want to go camping all alone in the big dark scary woods?! Because I like it, that's why! And if you love...
1,876 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 4, 20229 min read
Budget Car Camping 101: The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping in Your Car for Cheap
Almost everyone I know has had a fantasy of living out of a van for some period of their life or the badass Overlanding jeeps with the...
5,629 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 7, 20225 min read
6 Ways to Survive the Cold Winter Until the Next Camping Season
If you really want to secret to surviving winter it's super simple, just move to Southern California! Just kidding (sort of) but like...
39 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Dec 10, 20218 min read
The 10 Perfect Holiday Gifts that Hikers Actually Want!
Finding the right gift for the outdoorsy person in your life can be extremely difficult, especially if they're like me and already own...
1,005 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 26, 20215 min read
The 5 Coolest Small Towns in Colorado You Must Visit
When you first come to Colorado you’re probably hitting up the biggest most popular cities you’ve heard about like Denver, Vail, or...
967 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 1, 20215 min read
The Most Unique National Park in America: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
As part of an epic 2-week road trip around Colorado, I was able to experience one of the most unique National Parks in the entire United...
283 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Sep 3, 20215 min read
3 Outdoor Gear Companies That You Need For Camping
When shopping for camping or hiking gear it can get a bit overwhelming with the choices of products and brands. And it's especially scary...
193 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Jun 25, 20215 min read
5 Insider Tips From a Former Camping Store Employee
I never thought working a sales job in retail would be a dream career, with long hours, upset customers, and standing on my feet all day,...
642 views
Hannah Smentkowski
May 14, 20216 min read
The 7 Best Places to Buy Camping Gear
While I usually pride myself on being pretty minimalist with most of the items in my life, I have a bit of an issue when it comes to...
272 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 30, 20216 min read
A Lesson in Cheap Camping Gear: The 5 Best and 5 Worst Camping Items You Can Buy From Walmart
I used to be one of those people that worked at a camping store and received amazing discounts, like 50% off $300 backpacks kind of...
924 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 9, 202110 min read
Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor
I hate boats, I hate being on, around, or even talking about them. Not for the typical fear of sinking or drowning, but there's an...
510 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 2, 20217 min read
Camping Catalina Island, California: Everything You Need to Know for Planning Your Island Adventure
While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...
1,802 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Mar 19, 20217 min read
Camping 101: The 10 Things You Need to Go Camping
While I believe it is best to be almost overly prepared when camping in the wilderness, there are ways to make it happen with only the...
338 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 27, 20203 min read
Bringing Your Dog to Joshua Tree National Park: How to Make it Work
Surprisingly to some, national parks are not very dog friendly, and Joshua Tree is no exception. This means they can't go with you on...
178 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Nov 20, 20203 min read
Joshua Tree National Park in The Fall: Do Deserts Have Seasons?
Joshua Tree National Park is a magical desert oasis. A place for all kinds of people, from hippies high on good vibes to families doing a...
97 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 23, 20204 min read
My Top 6 Low Cost and High-End Camping Gear Suggestions
I love camping gear (and my dog, I swear). Everything from headlamps to backpacks to tents, I know each piece of gear I acquire will get...
236 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 16, 20204 min read
How to Get Over Your Fear Of Solo Camping
I really enjoy camping by myself (with or without my dog Leo here), but that doesn't always come with a whole bunch of confidence. Even...
326 views
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 5, 20203 min read
The Pros and Cons of Solo Camping: What is it really like to camp alone?
To put it mildly, I'm an introvert. I prefer to do almost everything by myself, from grabbing a beer at the brewery to going on outdoor...
322 views
.jpg)