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Everything You Need To Know To Go Solo Camping Like a Pro

Why in the hell would you want to go camping all alone in the big dark scary woods?! Because I like it, that's why! And if you love...

Hannah Smentkowski

Mar 4, 20229 min read

The Most Unique National Park in America: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

As part of an epic 2-week road trip around Colorado, I was able to experience one of the most unique National Parks in the entire United...

Hannah Smentkowski

Oct 1, 20215 min read

6 Weird Hiking Gear Purchases That Will Change Your Hiking Game

While a lot of hikes can be done with a good pair of shoes and a bottle full of water, for the more avid hiker you have to get a bit more...

Hannah Smentkowski

Aug 20, 20215 min read

A Lesson in Cheap Camping Gear: The 5 Best and 5 Worst Camping Items You Can Buy From Walmart

I used to be one of those people that worked at a camping store and received amazing discounts, like 50% off $300 backpacks kind of...

Hannah Smentkowski

Apr 30, 20216 min read

Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor

I hate boats, I hate being on, around, or even talking about them. Not for the typical fear of sinking or drowning, but there's an...

Hannah Smentkowski

Apr 9, 202110 min read

Camping Catalina Island, California: Everything You Need to Know for Planning Your Island Adventure

While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...

Hannah Smentkowski

Apr 2, 20217 min read

My Top 6 Low Cost and High-End Camping Gear Suggestions

I love camping gear (and my dog, I swear). Everything from headlamps to backpacks to tents, I know each piece of gear I acquire will get...

Hannah Smentkowski

Oct 23, 20204 min read

How to Get Over Your Fear Of Solo Camping

I really enjoy camping by myself (with or without my dog Leo here), but that doesn't always come with a whole bunch of confidence. Even...

Hannah Smentkowski

Oct 16, 20204 min read

The Pros and Cons of Solo Camping: What is it really like to camp alone?

To put it mildly, I'm an introvert. I prefer to do almost everything by myself, from grabbing a beer at the brewery to going on outdoor...

Hannah Smentkowski

Oct 5, 20203 min read

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Hey there! My name is Hannah Smentkowski, I'm the photographer, writer, hiker, camper, and craft beer drinker of this blog!

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The Unbound Blog

Everything You Need To Know To Go Solo Camping Like a Pro

The Most Unique National Park in America: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve

6 Weird Hiking Gear Purchases That Will Change Your Hiking Game

A Lesson in Cheap Camping Gear: The 5 Best and 5 Worst Camping Items You Can Buy From Walmart

Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor

Camping Catalina Island, California: Everything You Need to Know for Planning Your Island Adventure

My Top 6 Low Cost and High-End Camping Gear Suggestions

How to Get Over Your Fear Of Solo Camping

The Pros and Cons of Solo Camping: What is it really like to camp alone?

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