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Comprehensive List of Titanium Backpacking Gear on Amazon

January 17, 2018 Elizabeth Symington

Part of the trick to learning about ultralight backpacking gear is knowing what is available. Did you know that there…

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Posted in: Backpacking, Travel

Plastic-Free Toiletries

January 16, 2018 Elizabeth Symington

1) Towel*  My criteria for a towel is that it needs to be big enough to dry my long hair,…

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I’m fanatical about making New Year’s Resolutions ever since…

January 3, 2018 Elizabeth Symington

…I wrote down my resolutions and promptly forgot about them. Twelve months went by and I found the goals all…

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Posted in: Art, Backpacking, Travel

6 Irresistible Utensil Pouches

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Now that Christmas is over, I can finally share with you the presents that I gave to my family! As…

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Posted in: Art, Backpacking, Food, Travel

Thank You Matt Kepnes

December 21, 2017 Elizabeth Symington

About a month ago I entered a contest where the winner gets a $18,250 vacation and they get to choose…

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Posted in: Travel, Uncategorized

Why I Crave BBQ Chicken Hearts

November 2, 2017 Elizabeth Symington

From birth I’ve been primed for travel. I’ve lived in a variety of places: an adorable English village, California’s state…

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Posted in: Food, Taiwan, Travel

Day 18: Why is this Homemade Utensil Pouch My Pride and Joy?

October 18, 2017 Elizabeth Symington 2 Comments

This is Day 18 of the 31 day series on “How backpacking has enriched my daily life.” I expected lightweight…

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Posted in: Backpacking, How Backpacking has Enriched My Daily Life, Travel

Day 10: Regrow Your Tooth Enamel

October 10, 2017 Elizabeth Symington 2 Comments

This is Day 10 of the 31 day series on “How backpacking has enriched my daily life.” I expected lightweight…

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Posted in: Backpacking, How Backpacking has Enriched My Daily Life, Travel

How to Sew a Utensil Pouch

July 9, 2017 Elizabeth Symington

I adore my stainless steel collapsible chopsticks. They screw together to make full length chopsticks! They remind me of all of…

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Posted in: MYOG, Travel

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