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GEAR + GUIDES

These posts are guides for newcomers to outdoor exploration and also discuss the best outdoor gear we’ve discovered for hiking, backpacking, backcountry and car camping, and other activities.

  • The white Sea to Summit collapsible trash can for camping and boating sits on a rock in Maine.

    A Guide to the Best Collapsible Trash Cans For Camping

  • Fruits and other items dried with the Best Food Dehydrator for Camping

    The 11 Best Food Dehydrators for Camping in 2026

  • Dishes lines up to dry by one of the best camping sink options. This is at our cabin in Alaska where we do not have running water. The best camping sink is pictured here, we have used it for years.

    15 Best Camping Sinks for Dishwashing on the Go (2025)

  • Hiking in jeans is popular amongst young people!

    13 Pros and Cons of Hiking in Jeans (2025)

  • Backpacking vs Hiking in Alaska usually means the difference between being completely out in the wilderness compared to an easier day hike.

    Backpacking vs Hiking: Choosing a Trail Adventure

  • Portable smokers for camping use hot charcoal as in this photo and are a flavor enhancing must have for your next RV trip.

    15 Best Portable Smokers For Camping

  • This is a view of Angels Landing Trail Zion National Park and the switchbacks that are memorable on the trail!

    Hiking Steep Trails: What is a Switchback in Hiking?

  • Cooking in an RV at night can be a great experience if you have the right lighting.

    15 Best Tips for Cooking in an RV for Beginners

  • 21 Camping Safety Tips For A Successful Adventure

    21 Camping Safety Tips For A Successful Adventure

  • 21 Different Types of Camping for Outdoor Enthusiasts

    21 Different Types of Camping for Outdoor Enthusiasts

  • A hiker with a backpack on looking out over the view has a thoughtfully packed bag for her adventure.

    The Ultimate 3 to 5-Day Backpacking Gear List for 2025

  • Skiing in the Alaska Range and pulling a sled requires a great deal of planning ahead.

    25 Winter Camping Hacks: Cold Weather Camping Tips

  • Our late Alaskan husky could not get enough of laying in the snow.

    15 Important Tips for Cozy Winter Camping with Dogs

  • Best Dutch Ovens for Camping, featured photo of campfire cooking.

    9 Best Dutch Ovens For Camping

  • Zero Waste Camping Food Tips and Supplies

    Zero Waste Camping Food Tips and Supplies

CAMPING DESTINATIONS + HIKING TRAILS

  • My husband fishes while standing on the edge of the water on a rock. This is the ocean in Maine. A gorgeous sunset with golden light is in the backdrop and casts a glow on everything.

    11 Must-Visit Camping and Fishing Spots for Anglers

  • Bar Harbor, Maine has adorable quintessential seaside buildings such as Stewman's Downtown, with walls lines with lobster buoys.

    The Ultimate Guide: Best Hikes in Acadia National Park

  • 13 Best Southern Maine Hikes Worth Doing

    13 Best Southern Maine Hikes Worth Doing

  • Great Wass Island provides an expansive view in DownEast mainland, at a point in the ocean where the Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine waters meet.

    Hiking Great Wass Island Preserve: DownEast Maine

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    ABOUT HEATHER

    Heather Kasvinsky is the owner of This Noshtalgic Life. Here she is eating a lobster at Five Islands Lobster company in Georgetown, ME.

    Hey there! I’m a passionate outdoor adventurer who loves to cook AND eat. I am also an expert in hiking, camping, and backpacking and this blog naturally combines those loves. I hope I inspire you to try new things!

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