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Comprehensive List of Titanium Backpacking Gear on Amazon

January 17, 2018 Elizabeth Symington Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

…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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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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