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"My first backpacking trip, just after Christmas... lots of mud and rain and crisp mornings. Headed back for more this Christmas!"

-Jennifer Franklin @jadedjennifer

 
 
Gear List:

Tent - REI Camp Dome

Camera - Canon 7D

Camp Deception

It’s a slight bummer when the reverse gear of your 1975 VW Bus craps out while parked near a steep drop-off, but at least you can still camp out in it while waiting for the overall situation to improve.

Eureka Sand Dunes

A “star-selfie” that was meant to be at this campspot in Death Valley National Park.

Salkantay Trek

13,700 feet up for a camping pitstop on the trek to Machu Picchu.