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Two guys in the woods is about two guys, that sometime go into the woods, occasionally together. Our website is dedicated to backpacking, camping gadgets, and adventure stories around the camp fire. Mostly it’s an excuse for us to go on hikes, look at camping stuff, and chat.
As Tolkien aficionados we’ve always joked that one of of us is called to by the mountains (hence the dwarf) and one of us the sea (hence the elf). Now that we have hobbits of our own, it’s a chance to share what we’ve learned (from the mistakes we’ve made).
So far, 2023 has been a far cry from last year. While the winter of 2021-2022 came in with a well above average snow pack and a long cool spring. 2022-2023 has been nearly the opposite. Low mountain snow levels combined with record temperatures in May have put us...
In this article I'll talk about the different components that go into an outdoor system, and how important is is to think of the "10 essentials" as more than just items which go into your pack. I you want to learn more about the 10 Essential Systems, check out my...
In my last article I introduced the concept of outdoor systems and why it's important to think of them as a way to solve problems or mitigate risks. Personally, I use a slightly modified version of the 10 essential systems. The first 10 of these are important for...
Our Backpacking Trail Reports are mainly from Western Canada and the United States.
Our 2020 & 2021 backpacking hiking on the Great Divide Trail. View our planning and trail reports for sections A-G.