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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Mar 4, 20229 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 1, 20215 min read
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6 Weird Hiking Gear Purchases That Will Change Your Hiking Game
While a lot of hikes can be done with a good pair of shoes and a bottle full of water, for the more avid hiker you have to get a bit more...
Hannah Smentkowski
Aug 20, 20215 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 30, 20216 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 9, 202110 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 2, 20217 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 23, 20204 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 16, 20204 min read
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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...
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 5, 20203 min read
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