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The Best Camping Stoves of 2023
Camping is an excellent way to enjoy the great outdoors, but a memorable experience often depends on the quality of the meals prepared. Having the right camping stove can make…

The Best Camping Tables of 2023
Picture this: You’re on a serene camping trip, surrounded by nature, and it’s time to prepare a delicious meal or gather around for a fun board game with your fellow…

The 10 Best Camping Cookware Sets of 2023
Picture yourself in the great outdoors, surrounded by nature, as you share a delicious meal with your friends or family. The key to making this idyllic scene a reality? Choosing…

Best Propane Fire Pits of 2023
Imagine enjoying the warmth and ambiance of a fire on a cool evening without the annoyance of smoke or the hassle of wood logs. The best propane fire pit offers…

Western Mountaineering Ultralite 20 Review 2023
Hiking season is here, and it is one of the best times of the year to gather your backpacking gear and venture on the next outdoor adventure. Of course, hiking…

Gregory Paragon 58 Review 2023
The Gregory Paragon 58 backpack comes with adjustable hip belt pockets and sleeping bag compartments, which make hiking easier. Regarding lightweight backpacks with compression straps, you will find that the…
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Osprey Men’s Atmos AG 65Â Review 2023
The Osprey Atmos AG is a market-leading backpack with a separate sleeping bag compartment, specialized compression straps for carrying comfort, and adjustable shoulder straps to adjust to your body shape….

Osprey Men’s Farpoint Review 2023
The Osprey Farpoint series offers one of the best travel backpacks, and these come with unique features such as compression straps, dual front mesh pockets, and removable sleeping pads that…

Experience Oregon’s 5 Iconic Hiking Spots
If you’re looking for great hiking destinations in Oregon, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll explore the five most popular hikes in the state. From easy…

Introducing ‘The Van’ a DIY Van Build Series Part 1
The Van Where should I start, when it was just a faint dream to jump into the van life arena, or Covid had us locked down, and I was applying…

Gear Up for Adventure: The Best Camping Gear of 2023
This is an excellent time of year to pick up hiking and backpacking gear for your next outdoor adventure! 2023 promises terrific new products to help make camping trips comfortable…

Is Van Life for You?
Definition of Van Lifers “Van lifers” is a term used to describe people who have chosen to live in a van or other recreational vehicle as their primary residence. Van…

Electrical Items Used In Our DIY Van Build
Here’s a list of electrical products I used in the build of our van. This is not a complete list, and I did not include all of the little bits…

Timberline Trail | A 5-day Adventure
The Timberline Trail, a National Historic Trail, circumnavigates Mt Hood in the Pacific Northwest of Oregon. This trail is within the Mount Hood Wilderness inside the Mt. Hood National Forest….

Exploring the Top Long Distance Hiking Trails in the US
Have you ever dreamed of embarking on a life-changing adventure, exploring breathtaking landscapes, and pushing your physical and mental limits on some of the most captivating long-distance hiking trails in…

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We are Christy and Patrick. We founded life in utopia to inspire others to start living today because there is no guarantee of tomorrow. We aim to provide information and recommendations that you can put into action right away. We hope you find something of value here whether you are an adventure seeker, traveler, or just exploring fresh perspectives on how to build your own life in utopia. Time to get after it!