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Can I Wash My Down Sleeping Bag: Properly Caring For Down

by Nomad

For most who own a down sleeping bag, one of the tasks that are avoided to the detriment of their gear may be the washing and cleaning of a down sleeping bag or quilt. Additionally, the lack of cleaning your down makes it less efficient over time and causes it to retain less heat. This … Read more

Categories FAQ, Guides Tags Down, Sleeping Bag

Why Focusing on Your Backpacking Big Three Pays Dividends

by Nomad

When looking to begin backpacking you will begin to read and hear terms you may be very unfamiliar with. One of the big ones you will want to learn and pay attention to is the backpacking big three, so what are backpacking big three? The big three are your backpack, sleep system, and shelter. They … Read more

Categories FAQ Tags Backpack, Hammock, Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Quilt, Tent

Ultimate Resource for Sleeping Bag Liner Use Outdoors

by Nomad

Lets be 100% honest here, I never knew that a sleeping bag liner was even a thing until I began researching for the Lone Star Hiking Trail and Ouachita Trail, this was a new concept to me and I was fascinated by what they do. Do sleeping bag liners work? Sleeping bag liners work for … Read more

Categories FAQ, Hiking Tags Sleeping Bag

Ultralight Backpacking Gear On A Budget For 2021

by Nomad

When you are starting out and don’t have a gigantic budget you want to look at how to assemble a set of gear at the lowest price possible without endangering your safety. For each section below I tired to provide you multiple choices within the gear to let you find what fits your personal needs … Read more

Categories Budget Gear, Ultralight Gear Tags Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Pad, Sleeping Quilt, Tent, Trekking Poles

Sea to Summit Spark Sleeping Bag Review: Pack Worthy UL Gear

by Nomad

One thing you want to pay some good money for to have an enjoyable outdoor trip is on your sleeping gear, as part of the big four for thru-hikes I definitely would agree! The Sea to Summit Spark is a perfect bag for those who need cold defense but also would like to cut back … Read more

Categories Reviews, Ultralight Gear Tags Sleeping Bag

Backpacking Quilt vs Sleeping Bag: Which is Best For You?

by Nomad

If you’ve done any kind of backpacking, you’ve probably heard of a backpacking quilt. They’re becoming very popular. You may be wondering how a backpacking quilt stacks up against the standard sleeping bag – especially when it comes to ultralight backpacking. What is the difference between a backpacking quilt and a sleeping bag? If you’re … Read more

Categories FAQ, Guides, Hiking Tags Sleeping Bag, Sleeping Quilt

About Me

Welcome to my site my name is Josh and Nomad Hiker is my passion I love to get out and experience the hiking trails all around me and am preparing for a Triple Crown run in the next few years.

I have been hiking since a kid back in Washington State and nothing would be more fantastic than to travel on the PCT back by Stevens Pass and the areas we hiked as kids.

My goal is to convince more people to get outside and to hike responsibly along with learning more about themselves and their abilities! As a father and husband I have to be more frugal with my gear choices so I focus on finding quality performance as often as possible!

 

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