
Backpacking Gear Guide and Recommendations
Backpacking is an incredibly unique way to explore an area. There is something so enticing
Welcome! We are Sentry and Isabel Kelly! We’re a travel couple who live half of the year in South Lake Tahoe and the other half is spent traveling in our self-converted camper van! We are the ultimate budget travelers, living on the road for 4+ years with our dog, Fitz seeking adventure everywhere we land!
As well as being adventure lovers, we are also well-seasoned van builders! We have converted multiple vans for adventurers ready to join the VanLife community and we have a ton of DIY resources if you’re looking to build your own! We are excited to share our knowledge and experience on all things travel, VanLife, and of course adventure (who saw that one coming).
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Backpacking is an incredibly unique way to explore an area. There is something so enticing

Winter camping sounds intimidating… It’s cold, it’s wet, and the days are significantly shorter than

So, you’ve got a long weekend coming up and you’ve decided to spend it exploring

Hiking is the BREAD AND BUTTER of Banff! Choosing which trails to hike on your

Southeast Asia Travel is basically a right of passage. Strapping on a pack and perusing your

Patagonia in one week is going to be tough. Patagonia is a region that spans

To climb half dome with the cables down is a once in a life bucket-list

ONE MONTH IN PATAGONIA! ARE YOU EXCITED OR WHAT?! I am so stoked (and a

Three weeks in Patagonia is a DREAM! You’ve finally taken the plunge and blocked off

Joshua Tree National Park is famous for.. you named it, Joshua Trees! Most people visit

Visiting Bend in Winter is probably one of our favorite cold weather getaways to indulge

A Utah Road trip is a MUST-DO for any road trip lover out there. It’s

The Huemul Circuit is a 4-day backpacking trip located in the prestigious Los Glaciares National

Grand Teton National Park is probably our all-time favorite park to visit! It is one

Hiking the Grand Canyon Rim to River in one day is truly an epic adventure!!