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Camp Kitchen Kit

July 8, 2022July 17, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / Leave a comment

Whether you are overlanding or car camping, there is something about cooking in nature that makes food taste better and making cooking less of a chore. When I am at home I hate cooking and like simple and easy but when I am outdoors, I always seem to want to try complicated and different than … Continue reading Camp Kitchen Kit

Cleaning your outdoor gear

June 16, 2022July 17, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / Leave a comment

With how Hot it is in Arizona and how sweaty of a person I am. I am constantly sweating through my outdoor clothes and gear in general. Below are some of the tips and tricks I use to keep my gear clean and ready for the next adventure. Laundry Striping Laundry Striping became popular during … Continue reading Cleaning your outdoor gear

Avoiding Stink Outdoors

March 7, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / 1 Comment

While you may think the title says it all, as an overly sweaty person one of my biggest struggles going outdoors for multiple days is how smelly I get. While I have learned to live with it to a point, it makes it really hard to convince your significance other to share a tent for … Continue reading Avoiding Stink Outdoors

Sleeping Pads: Inflatable vs Foam

February 10, 2022July 17, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / 5 Comments

Whether you are just starting backpacking or have been camping for awhile one of the most important things to a good nights sleep outside is a Sleeping Pad. They come in many different forms and ways but the two most common ways you'll find them labeled are Inflatable and Foam. Their names describe them perfectly, … Continue reading Sleeping Pads: Inflatable vs Foam

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January 31, 2022February 3, 2022 / Taylor Kurowski / Leave a comment

The goal of Expedition Southwest is to inspire you to get out and explore. Featuring blog post from two buddies located around the Southwest US. Trip reports, Gear Reviews, and Hot Tips on how to get out and explore via your feet, two wheels, four wheels, and paddle power.Read a bit more about what makes Expedition … Continue reading First Post

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