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Arc'teryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review
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Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review

by Paulina Dao February 26, 2020
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Arc'teryx Nuclei FL Jacket Review

Revamped for Spring 2020 is the Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Jacket. I’m a die-hard Atom LT hoody fan, which is a burly workhorse of a jacket. I managed to get my hands on an early sample of the Nuclei FL late last summer, so we’ve been playing together for the last 6 months. Here’s how the Arc’teryx Nuclei FL Jacket fared.

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Staying at the Redwoods in Yosemite
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Staying at the Redwoods in Yosemite

by Paulina Dao February 24, 2020
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Stay at the Redwoods in Yosemite Review

When it comes to places to stay in Yosemite, there’s no shortage of options. Availability, however, is a different ball game. If your options in Yosemite Valley are booked up, look no further than the Redwoods in Yosemite to host your stay.

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Staying at the Robbs Mountain Hut
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Spend the Night at Robbs Mountain Hut

by Paulina Dao February 20, 2020
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When it comes to glamping, Northern California has no shortage of fire lookouts and huts to spend the night in. These rustic destinations have the bare minimum, and then some, to make your night in the wilderness one to remember. Robbs Mountain Hut in Eldorado National Forest is one to add to your to-visit list.

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Opinel Nomad Camp Cooking Kit Review
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Opinel Nomad Cooking Kit Review

by Paulina Dao February 18, 2020
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Opinel Nomad Camp Cooking Kit Review

It’s no secret that I only hike to eat and drink things. Most of my backpacking trips happen just for the backcountry happy hour. I previously wrote about how to make the most instagrammable snack board and how to have an amazing backcountry happy hour. Now, the Opinel Nomad Cooking Kit exists to make both of these things an absolute breeze.

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Best Places to Stay at Yosemite National Park

by Paulina Dao December 23, 2019
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Best Places to Stay Near Yosemite Valley

Getting a campsite in Yosemite should be an Olympic sport these days. Reservations fill up faster than you can click the “Book” button. Not quick enough to score campsite reservations for Yosemite National Park? These spots are the best places to stay near Yosemite National Park.

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  • About
    • About Paulina
    • Why Don’t They Look Like Me? The Diversity Dilemma in Outdoor Media
    • Contact Me
  • Climbing
    • Bouldering at Castle Hill, New Zealand
    • Bouldering at the Jardines, Queenstown, New Zealand
    • The Best Beginner Boulders in the Buttermilks, Bishop, CA
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Travel
  • Destinations
    • California
    • Iceland
    • Idaho
    • Washington
    • Utah
    • Greece
    • New Zealand
    • Norway
  • Gear Reviews
    • How to Build Out a Subaru Outback Without Any Building
  • Work With Me!