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The Ultimate Guide to Lightweight Backpacks

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Are you looking for a new backpack for your next hiking adventure? The good news is there are a lot of great options out there. The bad news is it’s hard to find them all in one place. Here is a list of every backpack I know of that weighs under 4 pounds, organized by size and ranked in descending order by weight. I hope this will help you narrow down your search. If you know of a pack I missed, please let me know in the comments at the bottom of the... (c) Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The SS Daniel J. Morrell

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Categories: Best OfStoriesThe approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms attest to the power of the Great Lakes. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series, Exploring Michigan's Coasts, I heard or read the tales left behind by those ill-fated ships. They add a somber, but compelling backdrop to Michigan’s waterways.  The SS Daniel J. Morrell rests on the bottom of Lake Huron in the Thumb Underwater Preserve. The Morrell went down in 1966 near the shores of Harbor Beach. Today, each of her halves sits upright in about 200 feet of water. They... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Kilimanjaro: Hahn and Team Reach Barafu Camp

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Yet another perfect weather day, calm and sunny… clear above and cloudy below. We ate breakfast in Karanga Camp and then said a temporary goodbye to two of our climbers. (c) RMI Expeditions - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

The Best Hiking Shoes For Lightweight Backpacking

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Lightweight hiking shoes are best for three-season hikes on established trails with a total pack weight of 35 pounds or less. If your pack weighs more than that, please don’t go out and buy a pair of heavy boots. Reduce your pack weight instead and your feet will thank you. I have worn the same model of hiking shoes (Merrell Moabs) since 2006. But, I didn’t want to write an article entitled “The Single Best Hiking Shoe” (even ... (c) Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The Lady Elgin

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The approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms attest to the power of the Great Lakes. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series, Exploring Michigan's coasts, I heard or read the tales left behind by those ill-fated ships. They add a somber, but compelling backdrop to Michigan’s waterways.  The Sinking Of The Lady Elgin, On Lake Michigan, On The Morning Of... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

How to Pack 4,000 Calories Into 2 lbs of Food (Ultralight Backpacking Meal Plan)

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A common rule of thumb among lightweight backpackers is to pack food that provides at least 100 calories per ounce. For this meal plan, I wanted to take it to the next level. One day of food includes over 4,000 calories and weighs just 32 ounces (over 125 calories per ounce.) These kinds of calorie-dense foods are ideal for long-distance backpackers and thru-hikers who pack 5+ days of food between resupply stops (or anyone who wants to minimize their food weight.) A... (c) Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Shipwrecks of Great Lakes: The Niagara

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Categories: Best OfStoriesThe approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms attest to the power of the Great Lakes. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series, Exploring Michigan's Coasts, I heard or read the tales left behind by those ill-fated ships. They add a somber, but compelling backdrop to Michigan’s waterways.  The Niagara went... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

How To Make An Ultralight Backpacking Pot Cozy

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A pot cozy is an essential part of the ultralight backpacker’s kitchen. This simple DIY project can help you to conserve cooking fuel, simplify and automate your trail cooking (and cleaning) and provide a convenient carrying case for your cook pot and accessories. Ultralight Backpacking Pot Cozy DIY Instructions Materials Materials to make a pot cozy Cook pot or mug* Auto Sun Shade made from Reflectix (looks like metallic bubble wrap) Duct ... (c) Erik The Black's Backpacking Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The Phoenix

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Categories: Best OfStoriesThe approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms attest to the power of the Great Lakes. As I traveled, writing and compiling information for my three-volume travel series, Exploring Michigan’s Coasts, I heard or read the tales left behind by those ill-fated ships. They add a somber, but compelling backdrop to Michigan’s waterways. Illustration of the steamship Phoenix which burned on Lake Michigan November 21, 1847. Photo Wikimedia Commons, in the public domain The Phoenix sank in ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The Rockaway, Michigan’s Underwater Preserves, and the Michigan Maritime Museum

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Categories: Best OfStoriesFrom 7/7/22 to 7/13/22 you can get a free 386-page PDF of Exploring Michigan’s Sunset Coasts. Go to author Julie Royce’s website at www.jkroyce.wordpress.com. Click the button on the sidebar and provide your email. Your email will be deleted once the book is sent. If you like the book, tell your friends and suggest they get the free PDF or buy the book on Amazon. Better yet, if you like it, write a review on Amazon. Let’s promote Michigan!    The approximate 6,000 ships that have succumbed to raging storms ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Summer Travel Disruption: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself

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It’s not exactly the triumphant return of international travel everyone was hoping for. After two summer seasons wiped out by COVID-19, the world had its fingers and everything else crossed that 2022 would see everything get back to normal so we could all enjoy a long overdue holiday abroad again. Well that has happened in part. International ... (c) Nomadic Samuel Travel Blog - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald

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Categories: Best OfStoriesImage: From 6/30/22 to 7/6/22 you can get a free 211-page PDF of Exploring Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Coasts. Go to author Julie Royce’s website at www.jkroyce.wordpress.com. Click the button on the sidebar and provide your email. Your email will be deleted once the book is sent. If you like the book, tell your friends and suggest they get the free PDF or buy the book on Amazon. Better yet, if you like it, write a review on Amazon. Let’s promote Michigan!   The approximate 6,000 ships ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Mt. Rainier: Four Day Team Summits!

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The Four Day Climb with RMI Guides Mike King and Dustin Wittmier were on the summit of Mt. Rainier early this morning. (c) RMI Expeditions - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Read This: The Moth Girl

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Categories: Books & FilmBooksThe world needs more books like this!  I recently read an extraordinary new YA novel, entitled The Moth Girl, written by Heather Kamins. Why do I make such a bold statement? This book is an important (and rare) read, in that the main character has a chronic illness. As someone who *has* a chronic illness, I am elated that this book was written. While the world is ever expanding resources for diversity (oh so important... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

The 9 Best Hostels in Dubrovnik

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Posted: 6/12/2022 | June 12th, 2022 Dubrovnik is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. In fact, it’s so stunning that many Game of Thrones episodes were shot in the city’s Stari Grad (Old Town) because it’s just so gorgeously impressive. But what was once a hidden gem that saw a fleeting number of tourists is now a bustling — and expensive... (c) Nomadic Matt's Travel Site - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes: The Storm of 1913, Part Two

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Categories: Best OfStoriesImage: Note: From 6/9/22 through 6/22/22, you can get a free 386-page PDF of Exploring Michigan’s Sunset Coasts. Go to author Julie Royce’s website at www.jkroyce.wordpress.com. Click the button on the sidebar and provide your email. Your email will be deleted once the book is sent. If you like ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Mt. Rainier: June 18th Update

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Due to avalanche activity, the Four Day Climb with JT Schmitt and Alex Halliday did not Climb above Camp Muir this morning. (c) RMI Expeditions - Read entire story here. … [Read more]

Michigan’s Sunrise Coasts: The Storm of 1913

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Categories: Best OfStoriesImage: Note: From 6/9/22 through 6/22/22, you can get a free 386-page PDF of Exploring Michigan’s Sunset Coasts. Go to author Julie Royce’s website at www.jkroyce.wordpress.com. Click the button on the sidebar and provide your email. Your email will be deleted once the book is sent. If you like the book, tell your friends and suggest they get the free PDF or buy the book on Amazon. Better yet, if you like ... (c) Wandering Educators - Read entire story here. … [Read more]


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