Even though the overnight lows were 38 this weekend, Juan’s one birthday wish was a weekend camping. I couldn’t believe (+ FULLY SUPPORTED) the boys for picking dirt biking in the mountains over racing at the track!
The last couple years we’ve put a big emphasis on spending more time outdoors. Together! Jon + I run several businesses together, so heading out of service is super refreshing.
Couldn’t not start the birthday off with junk food breakfast in bed. This is a Jon childhood tradition + I love how excited he gets for it. We’ve been doing this intermitten fasting diet, but I was happy it went out the window for BIRTHDAY 🙂
The boys + I had our camping Tupperware at the back door ready to go! I used to spend sooo long packing for a camping trip (and even more time doing laundry when we got back) until I learned to keep it all together in Tupperware. We have been investing in nicer pieces that will last years! Here are some of the items we keep in tow: (score allllll of them on backcountry.com with code GINGER for 15% off your first purchase! – exclusions apply)
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01. Goal Zero Sherpa 50+ Inverter: We love how easy the Goal Zero Sherpa 50+ is to pack – – – it’s super lightweight and small. We use it to charge our tablets + phones. You can recharge with solar during the day. If you’re trying to charge laptops I would suggest snagging the Sherpa 100.
02. Crank Brothers Multi-19 Tool: I’m not the most techy when it comes to tools, but I do know whenever Juan pulls this out, he saves the day. It has a few wrenches + screw drivers on it and folds down super small to fit in a pocket. Perfect for on the trail.
03. Goal Zero Lighthouse: We looooooooove this light. It illuminates so bright + we can use it for extra charing ports. You can even recharge it with the hand crank on the back. Folds down super small and easy to bring with you for a bathroom break in middle of the night or to hang and light up the campsite at night.
04. Dakine Hip Pack: Jon is obssessed with Fanny Packs! Did you know we even wore them at our wedding? True story. He wore this new DAKINE one riding with the boys this weekend. Holds his phone + sunscreen just fine! Juan has mountain biking on his mind + told me he plans to really break it in this summer! I told him he better be taking hat orders at Magnolia first 🙂
05. Goal Zero Nomad 14+ Solar Panels: You can charge your devices right from the sun! Soooooo freaking cool. You can pack it flat in your backpack for hikes, mountain biking, at the lake or anytime you need a charge from the sun!
06. Therm-A-Rest Hanging Kit: this kit allows your to hang your hammocks in the wild. It easily goes around a tree + is perfect solution for hammocking outdoors.
07. Backcountry x Black Diamond Stone Garden Crag Backpack: This backpack is exclusive to Backcountry and is the perfect bag for a climber. Jon + I climbed a ton while dating and he even has a climbing wall in the office. We’ve had a goal to make it outdoor more this year to climb + this backpack has a spot for all the climbing gear – – – I mean ALLLLLL of it + keeps it super organized. Win win.
08. Black Diamond Climbing Shoe: Jonah has been wanting to get Jon some new shoes, so this was what he picked for birthday! His face lit up when he gave them to him this weekend. Juan was stoked on how comfortable they are! You want your climbing shoe to be SNUG, you can size up a half size but wouldn’t recommend going further than that. This pair is perfect for beginner + intermediate climbers.
09. Helinox Camp Chair: I was shocked how small these chairs packed down but also how comfortable they were. Jack claimed it real quick 🙂 Hoping to get one for each of us as they fold into a backpack so easily.
10. Black Diamond Head Lamp: The boys all fight over who gets to wear the headlamp! This one is waterproof so it’s ready for any weather.
11. Helinox Camp Table: This table weighs just over 2 pounds and is super easy to fold up and pack, can you tell we’re all about convenience? It’s super nice to set up right outside the van/tent/or trailer to assemble lunches or play games on.
12. Goal Zero Yeti: This one is still on Jon’s wishlist. Hoping to get one this fall! We call it the Rolls Royce of camping solar chargers + want it for the sprinter in a bad way!
I didn’t put my order in quick enough to ship, so I shopped online then snagged our birthday goodies on the way out of town in person at their warehouse in west valley! Backcountry does also offer express shipping! Snag something in time for Father’s Day for 15% off with code: GINGER (exclusions apply). I highly suggest stopping in there if you’re a Utah Local! They have a beautiful showroom + most things in stock ready to rock! xx
