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Top 10 Exercises to Crush Your Backpacking Adventure: A Beginner's Guide to Preparing for the Trail
These 10 exercises will get you ready to tackle your next backpacking adventure!


Ultimate Guide to Happy Feet: 10 Life-Saving Tips for Preventing Blisters While Hiking and Backpacking
This comprehensive guide provides 10 life-saving tips that will prevent you from ever having another blister on the trail.


My Favorite Cute and Functional Clothes for Hiking and Getting Outdoors
Get my recommendations for all things cute and functional that you can wear on your outdoor adventures!
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5 Months After Quitting My 9-5
June 1st was the last day at my (remote) office job and it's been a fast 5 months since then. I pictured it going differently. In my head...

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Nov 13, 20234 min read


10 Dog Travel Essentials 🐶 | Top Gear for Outdoor Adventures
If you know me, then you know Pico. He's my forever adventure partner and best friend. As I'm writing this, he's napping in his dog bed...

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Sep 17, 20236 min read


What I Bring to Make Car Camping More Fun! 🚙 ⛺️
Ah, car camping! For me it was the gateway to backpacking and more remote adventures. For others it's the perfect middle ground between...

apriladventuring
Sep 17, 20235 min read


My Backpacking Gear List and Upgrades 🥾 | Backpacking for Beginners
Let's talk backpacking gear! Starting out can be a intimidating. Gear prices add up quickly and it's hard to know where to begin....

apriladventuring
Sep 17, 20239 min read


Filming Gear I Use for My Adventure YouTube Channel 📹
Let me start off by saying that you don't need any specific or fancy gear to create quality content. I film plenty on my iPhone and don't...

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Sep 15, 20234 min read
A Convoluted Take On Taking Risks
We all know what risks are, but most of us don't fully understand risks in the context of real life. A couple definitions of "risk" from...

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Nov 7, 20225 min read
Musings of a writer - 10/26/22
When most of us think about what we should be doing as a career, our minds go to what can do the most good, what can make the most money,...

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Oct 26, 20224 min read
Life Update - 10/24/22
Hi friends! It's been a while... I hope you've all been well and that you're out there thriving. Fall is always a fun time of year for me...

apriladventuring
Oct 24, 20225 min read


13 Apps to Improve Your Backpacking Trips | Backpacking for Beginners
13 of my favorite apps to use for backpacking that include safety, maps, trip planning, and a few that are just for fun.

apriladventuring
Jan 17, 20217 min read


5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Going Backpacking for the First Time | Backpacking for Beginners
Happy New Year! Are you as excited as I am to be done with 2020 and start fresh in a new year? Even though my rational self knows nothing...

apriladventuring
Jan 1, 20214 min read
Tips for Creating Habits & A Mindset of Progress | New Year's Resolutions
Tips for creating habits and a healthy mindset that will help you achieve your goals in the New Year and beyond.

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Dec 15, 20205 min read


10 Steps for Starting Backpacking | Backpacking for Beginners
10 steps to take if you want to try backpacking, but aren't sure where to start. Follow this framework to prepare yourself for the trail!

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Oct 13, 20207 min read
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