After cleaning the house this Sunday, one thing is glaringly obvious. We have TOO many dang water bottles! So...I played a little game of "keep, donate, recycle". While many water bottles did not make the cut, the HYDAWAY collapsible bottle…
Recently we went on a hike to Spruce Mountain Open Space in Larkspur, Colorado. While there, we discussed the 10 Essentials with our group of awesome hikers. Here's the "updated" list from the original group who developed the list, The…
The Outdoor Medical Emergency Handbook states that it is First aid for travelers, backpackers, and adventurers. It is a heavy duty book, both in durability and information. This book is 240 pages of very interesting information. I was excited…
Every year around Christmas time we get asked for lots of help from people looking to buy gear for their loved ones. In no particular order here are a few items that make great gifts and stocking stuffers for all…
We all know Pelican for their cases but did you know they make lights as well? First off let me say that I am not a fan of rechargeable flashlights. That being said this is an amazing light! My problem…
When setting out for any outdoor adventure or any adventure for that matter, there are always dangers and risks involved. When thinking of the outdoors and camping most people immediately think of bears, mountain lions, snakes, falls, rushing water, lightning,…
K2 is the second largest mountain in the world. It's also starred in it's own movie, and play. Maybe you've heard of, or even seen the movie "K2: The Ultimate High", but did you know that the 90's movie is…
This past weekend, we were invited to stay at a friend's cabin which is in the footprint of Humboldt Peak. We accepted the invite, but refused to stay in the cabin. That's right, we camped in the van, our first…
Ever get that happy-go-lucky, nothing-can-make-me-sad-today feeling? Welcome to your happy place! For me, most of the time, my happy place is in the outdoors. As an athletic woman who enjoys many sports, I was struggling with the "right" kind of…
Here at UpaDowna we are all about making a little bit of money go a long way. One of the best examples of spreading your dollar and improvising gear is the trash bag. This over looked unsung hero is great…