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West Coast Trail – Day 5 Fed up
12 Apr 2019

West Coast Trail – Day 5 Fed up

by Tom | posted in: Canada, General, Hiking, North America, Outdoor Tips, Photography, Photography, Travel | 3

5/5 Last day of the West Coast Trail field diary! Check it out!
#wct #canada #britishcolumbia #parkscanada

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canada, Hike, Hiking, outdoors, trail, Trasher's Cove, travel, Trekker, Trekking, Vancouver, Vancouver Island, WCT, west coast trail
West Coast Trail – Day 4 The Necessaire
29 Mar 2019

West Coast Trail – Day 4 The Necessaire

by Tom | posted in: Canada, General, Hiking, North America, Outdoor Tips, Photography, Travel | 2

The enchanted caves of the West Coast Trail and seals (alive).

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canada, Hiking, outdoor, Trekking, west coast, west coast trail
West Coast Trail – Day 3 Step Counter
22 Mar 2019

West Coast Trail – Day 3 Step Counter

by Tom | posted in: Canada, General, Hiking, North America, Outdoor Tips, Travel | 3

Step by step we marched on through mud and sand and were amazed by the stunning landscape along the West Coast Trail.

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British Columbia, canada, Hiking, outdoor, travel, Trekking, west coast, west coast trail
Preparation for the West Coast Trail
22 Feb 2019

Preparation for the West Coast Trail

by Tom | posted in: Canada, Equipment, General, Hiking, North America, Outdoor Tips, Reviews, Travel | 4

The West Coast Trail (WCT) is a wonderful trek but can be arduous at times. As always, preparation is key.

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canada, Hike, Hiking, outdoor, preparation, trail, Trek, Trekker, TrekkerTom, Trekking, Vancouver, west coast trail
6 Methods to Cure Cabin Fever
15 Feb 2019

6 Methods to Cure Cabin Fever

by Tom | posted in: Fishing, Fly Fishing, General, Outdoor Tips | 0

Sorry for click baiting, there is no cure for cabin fever. Yet, there are methods to cope with it.

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Cabin, cabin fever, Fever, fishing, Fly, Fly Fishing, go outside, missing, nature, Sick, Water
What to Look for in a Winter Sleeping Bag Part 2
25 Jan 2019

What to Look for in a Winter Sleeping Bag Part 2

by Tom | posted in: Camping Set-Up, Equipment, General, Outdoor Tips, Reviews, Sleeping Bag | 3

This is part 2 of the unbiased winter sleeping bag guide. Now, let’s talk about form, cuin, fill wight, ratios and temp ratings. Part 1 can be found here.

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buying guide, Cold, explanations, outdoor, sleep, sleeping bag, talk, tech, terms, unbiased, Winter, winter sleeping bag
Packing List for 4 Days Huemul Circuit Patagonia
8 Jun 2018

Packing List for 4 Days Huemul Circuit Patagonia

by Tom | posted in: Argentina, General, Hiking, Outdoor Tips, South America, Travel | 0

Here is the packing list for the Huemul Circuit and the necessary items to get permission to go on the trail.

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Backpack, backpacker, Four Days, gear, Huemul Trek, Off the grid, outdoor, Pack list, packing list, Trekking
Hiking Food: What to eat while trekking
25 May 2018

Hiking Food: What to eat while trekking

by Tom | posted in: General, Hiking, Outdoor Tips | 2

This is not the place to look for tips to lose weight, but all about hiking food.

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backpacker, Backpacking, Breakfast, Dinner, Eat, food, Goodies, Hiking, Lunch, Trail Food, Trekking
Take aways about Fly Fishing in Jämtland
13 Oct 2017

Take aways about Fly Fishing in Jämtland

by Tom | posted in: Europe, Fishing, Fly Fishing, General, Outdoor Tips, Sweden, Switzerland, Travel | 0

During the time in Sweden, I learnt a lot about the local fishing. Here are 8 take aways!

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Advice, backpacker, Fly Fishing, outdoor, River, Sweden, Take aways, tips
Podcast #1: Almost Lost My Camera and Tips on Astro Photography
1 Sep 2017

Podcast #1: Almost Lost My Camera and Tips on Astro Photography

by Tom | posted in: Camping Set-Up, General, Outdoor Tips, Podcast | 0

Want to HEAR the story about how I almost drowned my camera and learn a few things about taking night timlapses? Here you go!

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