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Hanging Loose: A Field Test of ENO’s Most Popular Hammocks

June 24, 2025 by Andreas Leave a Comment

We tested ENO’s DoubleNest, SingleNest, and TravelNest hammocks across trails, campsites, and music festivals in Western North Carolina. Here’s how each one holds up in the real world.

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Filed Under: Camping, Gear, Outdoor Activities Tagged With: backpacking gear, backyard gear, camping gear, doublenest, eno hammocks, hammock review, music festival gear, singlenest, travelnest

Fishing the Forks: Trout Streams of the East and West Fork Pigeon River, NC

June 21, 2025 by Andreas Leave a Comment

brook trout

The Pigeon River in Western North Carolina is a favorite for trout anglers looking for clear mountain water, wild fish, and quiet stretches of stream. This guide covers where to go, what to bring, and how to make the most of your trip from fishing tips to nearby camping spots. Whether you’re fly fishing in the backcountry or casting spinners closer to the road, there’s something here for every kind of trout fisherman.

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Filed Under: Camping, Fishing Guides, Recreational Fishing Tagged With: Brook Trout, Delayed Harvest, Fishing Gear, Fishing Tips, Fly Fishing NC, Mountain Streams, Pigeon River, Pisgah National Forest, Trout Fishing, Western North Carolina, Wild Trout Waters

Solo Backpacking in Western NC: Trails, Gear, and Safety for First-Timers

May 17, 2025 by Andreas Leave a Comment

Thinking about going on your first solo backpacking trip? This guide breaks down everything you need to know from choosing beginner-friendly trails in Western North Carolina to essential gear, safety tips, and mental prep. Whether you’re craving solitude, challenge, or a fresh start, solo backpacking offers a unique chance to reconnect with yourself and the natural world.

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Filed Under: Asheville, Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking, How To, Local Attractions, North Carolina, Outdoor Activities, Person Tagged With: backcountry camping, backpacking tips, beginner backpacking, hiking gear, Outdoor Safety, solo backpacking, western north carolina hiking, wnc trails, women who hike

Meshtastic: Revolutionizing Off-Grid Communication for Campers and Outdoor Enthusiasts

May 7, 2025 by Andreas Leave a Comment

Meshtastic is changing how outdoor enthusiasts stay in touch off the grid. Using long-range LoRa technology, this open-source mesh system enables secure messaging and GPS tracking without cell towers or internet. From backpacking and camping to emergency prep, here’s how it works and why it matters.

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Filed Under: Backpacking, Camping, Gear, Hiking, Meshtastic, Other, Pet Technology, Recreational Fishing, Technology, WFR, Wilderness First Responder, Wildlife Safety Tagged With: backpacking, communication, outdoor adventures, outdoors

Camp Chef Deluxe Outdoor Camp Oven

The Camp Chef Deluxe Outdoor Camp Oven

First Impressions and Setup I set the Camp Chef Deluxe Outdoor Camp Oven on the picnic table and smiled at its polished steel shell. It weighed about 32 pounds but felt solid when I lifted it with the padded side handles and slipped it into its carry bag. The bag made transport easy and protected […]

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Big Agnes Skyline UL Ultralight Backpacking Chair

Big Agnes Skyline UL Ultralight Backpacking Chair

As an ultralight backpacker, I want gear that’s light and dependable. The Big Agnes Skyline UL Chair (1 lb 11 oz trail weight) hits that balance. It packs down to about 17 inches long and slides into my pack without much fuss. At camp, setup is quick: the shock-corded, color-coded aluminum poles click into place […]

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