Epic Bar
byUsually after several backpacking trips, I can no longer stomach the site of my favorite trail snacks. True story: I haven’t been able to…
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Peak Design Capture Clip
byBefore I discovered Peak Design’s Capture Clip, I had given up on bringing my DSLR on long-distance hikes and backpacking trips. I couldn’t stand…
Rumpl
byI bring a few Rumpl blankets on every Shoestring Adventure for campers to get cozy around the campfire. Inevitably, they end up scattered in…
Alite Clover Cook Set
byThe 3-in-1 Clover Cook Set by Alite Designs is proof that less is more. Use separately as a spoon and a spatula, or attach…
Family Camping in Inyo National Forest
byOne of my earliest camping memories was with my aunt and uncle, sausaged between my cousin and little sister in the back of a…
Gourmet Camp Cooking Made Easy with Fireside Provisions
byAs a young man, when my dad went backpacking with his best friend, they were not concerned with cutting ounces. Quite the opposite. They…
Backpacking Gear Checklist
byThis summer, I went on two awesome backpacking trips in Montana’s Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and California’s Lost Coast. Here is my 3-4 day backpacking gear checklist based on…
Shoestring Adventures in Sequoia National Park
byOver Labor Day Weekend, Shoestring Adventures went to Sequoia National Park with Robbie Sell of LivingVANcariously.com and 10 awesome campers. This year, we did not…
Meet Shoestring Warrior Matt McK
byMatt McK is a true weekend warrior with a full-time job and a wanderlust spirit. He finds local adventures on the weekends and cashes…
5 Tips for Bringing Your Family Outdoors from TeachPlayLearn
byThis August, Shoestring Adventures is offering a very special family camping trip in Mammoth Lakes, CA. We are proud to partner with Jennifer Zehenni, founder of…