New Hiking Gear! UNBOXING 📦 - from Garage Grown Gear

Living full-time in my van means space and weight matter, especially as I get more into hiking and backpacking! In today’s video, I’m unboxing a package from Garage Grown Gear and sharing some ultralight backpacking items I picked up for life on the road and the trail.

I’ve been traveling as a full-time nomad since 2018, and as someone with a bad back (and a tendency to overpack), lightweight gear makes a huge difference. From a DCF dog bowl for Walter, to ultralight carabiners, a bottle cap bidet, a DCF spoon cover, and the NEMO Fillo Elite pillow, I walk through why I chose each item and how it fits into van life, hiking, and backpacking as a solo female traveler.

I also talk about why I love supporting small businesses like Garage Grown Gear, their thoughtful packaging, quick holiday shipping, and the little details that really make a difference when you live and travel full-time in a van.

If you’re into:
• Van life & nomad living
• Ultralight backpacking gear
• Hiking with a dog
• Solo female travel
• Supporting small outdoor businesses

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