Author Archives: jnunniv

About jnunniv

I like outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and scuba diving.

How I quickly set up my hammock tarp

Posted on October 11, 2021 by jnunniv

In this video, I demonstrate how I quickly set up my hammock tarp. Here is a list of the items discussed in this video: Tarp: Hammock Gear standard tarp with doors (camo): https://hammockgear.com/dyneema-fiber-standard-tarp-with-doors/ Dutch hook (used on one end of … Continue reading →

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Sipsey Wilderness Map

Posted on October 7, 2021 by jnunniv

Here’s a shout out to Carto-Craft Maps, Inc. They have the best map and I didn’t feel like driving to get a copy. I called them [(205) 822-2103] and spoke to Chris. He mailed me a waterproof version of the … Continue reading →

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2nd attempt with video (what and how I carry when backpacking for an overnight trip)

Posted on October 6, 2021 by jnunniv

I recently upgraded to an iPhone 12 so i thought I’d try to upload a video. This video was recorded and edited solely on my iPhone. In this video, I show my typical load for a moderate weather overnight trip. … Continue reading →

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Initial Impressions of Big Agnes Air Core Ultra Sleeping Pad

Posted on March 31, 2020 by jnunniv

I recently had my first recent section hike of the Appalachian Trail. A portion of the trail (over 70 miles) passes through the Smoky Mountains and section hikers are required to make reservations and sleep in the shelters. I’m primarily … Continue reading →

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Initial impressions of the Thrupack Summit Bum – Pocket

Posted on March 20, 2020 by jnunniv

One of my goals in the past few years has been a lighter pack weight and to hike more efficiently.  I am pretty happy with my pack weight and gear. My base weight (everything except food and water) for cold … Continue reading →

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How to put in higher mileage days when backpacking

Posted on February 26, 2020 by jnunniv

I will never set a speed record for long distance hiking, but I am always looking for ways to improve my overall hiking speed. I will share a few of the things I have learned in my years of backpacking … Continue reading →

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“Going to ground” from a hammock when backpacking

Posted on January 13, 2020 by jnunniv

Recently, there have been several post in blogs and forums about “going to ground” from a hammock. If unfamiliar with this concept, it is the idea to go from hanging in a hammock to sleeping on the ground. Most often … Continue reading →

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Gunsight Falls (Bankhead National Forest) – 2 year adventure

Posted on December 26, 2019 by jnunniv

This particular post has taken about two years to actually write. The reason is my hiking buddy and I had heard of this particular mysterious waterfall in name only with very few detail about the actual location several years ago. … Continue reading →

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Track my progress real-time on my SPOT GPS Messenger

Posted on October 4, 2019 by jnunniv

I’m leaving tomorrow (10/5/2019) morning to drive to Elkmont, Tennessee and begin a 4 day, 35 mile backpacking trip. To show how a SPOT GPS Messenger works, I am sharing my public page where you can track my progress. There … Continue reading →

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My personal backpack packing list/weight planning spreadsheet

Posted on October 4, 2019 by jnunniv

I love a good spreadsheet. Here is the one I’m currently using. It does graphs, percentages, and lots of things you may not need. This information is actually my packing list for a trip I leave on tomorrow to the … Continue reading →

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