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Check out the latest blog posts from Hiking with Shawn. Be sure to head over to my main blog for access to all my posts.

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive Review

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive Review

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive ReviewThis is a review of the Impetro Gear Backpack. Just for full transparency, I use affiliate links in this review. That means I earn a commission for every sale made, but it doesn't impact your price. You can search for the...

Happy Hollow Trail Guide

Happy Hollow Trail Guide

Happy Hollow Trail GuideThe Happy Hollow Trail is located at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Johnson County, Illinois. This trail, which is one of the longest and most moderately rugged within the park, is a favorite among hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Its...

Peak Refuel Meals Review

Peak Refuel Meals Review

Peak Refuel Meals ReviewI'm usually a Mountain House Meals kind of guy, but I wanted to try something new, so I grabbed a couple of Peak Refuel Meals to try out on my last big camping trip. My wife and I went on our last big camping trip, which was to the Great Smoky...

Latest Local Hiking Trail Guides

Check out the hiking, cycling, and kayaking Trail Guides by Hiking with Shawn. Be sure to head over to my main blog for access to all my guides.

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive Review

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive Review

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive ReviewThis is a review of the Impetro Gear Backpack. Just for full transparency, I use affiliate links in this review. That means I earn a commission for every sale made, but it doesn't impact your price. You can search for the...

Happy Hollow Trail Guide

Happy Hollow Trail Guide

Happy Hollow Trail GuideThe Happy Hollow Trail is located at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Johnson County, Illinois. This trail, which is one of the longest and most moderately rugged within the park, is a favorite among hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Its...

Peak Refuel Meals Review

Peak Refuel Meals Review

Peak Refuel Meals ReviewI'm usually a Mountain House Meals kind of guy, but I wanted to try something new, so I grabbed a couple of Peak Refuel Meals to try out on my last big camping trip. My wife and I went on our last big camping trip, which was to the Great Smoky...

Latest Gear Reviews by Hiking with Shawn

Check out the latest hiking, cycling, and kayaking gear reviews by Hiking with Shawn. Be sure to head over to my main blog for access to all my posts.

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive Review

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive Review

Impetro Gear Backpack: A Comprehensive ReviewThis is a review of the Impetro Gear Backpack. Just for full transparency, I use affiliate links in this review. That means I earn a commission for every sale made, but it doesn't impact your price. You can search for the...

Happy Hollow Trail Guide

Happy Hollow Trail Guide

Happy Hollow Trail GuideThe Happy Hollow Trail is located at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Johnson County, Illinois. This trail, which is one of the longest and most moderately rugged within the park, is a favorite among hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Its...

Peak Refuel Meals Review

Peak Refuel Meals Review

Peak Refuel Meals ReviewI'm usually a Mountain House Meals kind of guy, but I wanted to try something new, so I grabbed a couple of Peak Refuel Meals to try out on my last big camping trip. My wife and I went on our last big camping trip, which was to the Great Smoky...

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