Logbook

Peaches, Trail Angels, and Pooping with Bears

| Feb 27, 2019

Everyone has their own unique story and you just kind of learn from them and it really inspires you to do more because everyone there clearly has made a substantial life choice to ditch whatever they were doing to hike for six months.

The Benefits of Waking Up Early

Lucas Riley

| Feb 15, 2019

Every daybreak is different in its own way, a memory imprinted on our brains forever. Some of the best memories are made early in the morning, when we didn’t want to wake up and roll out of our warm sleeping bag — but we did.

An Ode to the Romance of Adventure

Lauren de Wet

| Feb 14, 2019

While we might all be daydreaming about wild, idealized acts of love on Valentine’s Day, the fact is that the typical conversation-hearts version of romance is pretty tame. It’s time to take things back to their roots and contemplate what makes the concept of romance (and adventure) real.

10 Must-have Items for Any Backpacker’s Repair Kit

travis.gagliano

| Feb 13, 2019

Carry these few simple tools and materials so you can make necessary field repairs and increase your chances of finishing your next adventure more safely and comfortably, rather than having to turn back early due to an equipment malfunction.

So You Want to Go Winter Camping?

Matt Tufts

| Feb 13, 2019

i’m not here to answer why; and i’m certainly not going to make any guarantees about fun. i know i love it, some hate it — it’s all in your attitude.

Outlining and addressing the challenges one might face and providing some strategies to tackle these situations will make your winter camping experience more enjoyable and safe.

Our 8 Favorite Whiskeys for Winter Campfire Sipping

Randy Gaetano

| Jan 21, 2019

Many of the folks at NEMO like to enjoy good whiskey from time to time — especially while sitting around a winter campfire. In this piece, we’ve gathered stories around their top favorite whiskeys and recommended them for your next snowy, fireside session.

Alaska Dreaming … Still

Francois Kern

| Jan 15, 2019

When you’ve been a skier since you where tiny — spending every summer waiting for snow and constantly watching videos of people skiing the most beautiful lines in Alaska for inspiration — there comes a time when skiing Alaska becomes an obsession for any European skier. But the fulfillment of this dream would require more patience than skier François Kern anticipated.

Behind the Scenes: Designing NEMO’s New Sleeping Pads

Kate Paine

| Jan 6, 2019

It takes years to bring a new collection of products to life, and NEMO’s designers share a behind the scenes look at the surprises and challenges in designing and developing the 2019 sleeping pad collection.

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