Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! Travel does not have to be expensive. If planned right, it can be very affordable and within reach.… Read More »Great Basin National Park Expense Report
The week before your trip can be an exciting time but also a little bit of an anxious time. I have traveled many times and it seems I think of things that I need to do and make mental notes. But then the week before… Read More »Preadventure checklist for the week before
One of the main reasons I love a good road trip is you get to see so much of the country that you would typically miss. Having been to all of the states in the lower 48, I have had the privilege of seeing much… Read More »Five favorite flyover states not to skip
Note: this post on How to Stay while Camping in the Heat contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! The dogs days of summer are not the most… Read More »Camping in the heat – how to stay cool
While planning for an upcoming outdoors trip to West Virginia, I texted my sister two campground options and something unexpected. One was close to everything but had platforms tent pads. I explained to her that when there are platforms, it’s harder to stake out a… Read More »Planning for the unexpected outdoors
On a recent trip to North Dakota, I might have annoyed my brother by writing every little expense down. If filled the gas tank, I’d hand the receipt to him and say, “Write it down.” If he filled the tank, I’d hold my hand out… Read More »Why you should do a post-trip budget analysis
The less money you spend on one trip, the more trips you can take. When I travel I try to spend as little money as possible so I can go more and go further. On my recent trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North… Read More »Theodore Roosevelt National Park expense report
Normally I solo road trip, but sometimes it’s really nice to have someone go with you. On my latest trip to south Florida, my best friend joined me. Because I knew the more expensive items like camping and fuel would be split two ways, I… Read More »Budget Travel – Everglades National Park Expense Report
I’m super stoked to have a guest post by my brother Jacob. Here he gives tips and reasons why you should explore an Arkansas WMA with your dog. You can read more about my and Jacob’s adventures here when we backpacked the Lake Ouachita Vista… Read More »Exploring Arkansas WMA with Your Dog
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! It is officially winter, and some people say that is not camping season. But just because it’s cold… Read More »Cold weather camping – how to stay warm
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! A first aid kit is part of the 10 essentials and carrying one with you at all times… Read More »Outdoor First Aid Kit – What you need
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! One of your main and important pieces of equipment while backpacking is a water filter. Filtering out all… Read More »Gravity vs pump water filter for backpacking
I was fortunate this year to be able to still travel despite all the COVID unpredictabilities. However, I did have my challenges. I had to move my trip back two months and up until about the week before I was supposed to leave, I still… Read More »Budget Road Trip – California National Parks Expense Report
Public lands are my favorite thing. Getting away deep into the wilderness couldn’t be possible without large swaths of land that belong to the public. And because they belong to the public, they are open to all to explore. However, there are many different types… Read More »Different types of public lands
It’s no secret that solo travel is my jam. But every time I go somewhere alone, it’s inevitable that at least three people ask me, “Aren’t you scared?” And the truth is, I always get pre-trip jitters, but that has nothing to do with my… Read More »Why I took a Wilderness First Responder Course
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! It’s officially the dog days of summer. As we move from the second hottest month of the year… Read More »How to stay cool while hiking
Note: this post contains affiliate links. Shopping through those links supports Right Kind Of Lost at no extra cost to you, for which we are eternally grateful! When it comes to saving money on travel, I’m all about it! Many people ask me how I… Read More »10 tips for sleeping in your car
My first trip to the desert was to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in the southwest portion of Texas. Other than a church youth group trip to a camp near Colorado Springs, I had never been past eastern Oklahoma at that time. I had no idea… Read More »Desert hiking and camping tips
So you’re not a fan of snow, but you are a fan of exploring national parks all year round. I know, I hear ya too! A few years ago, I ended up with an extra week of vacation. But the catch was I had to… Read More »My favorite national parks to visit in winter
We all have those certain friends who say their idea of roughing it is staying at the Holiday Inn. But we really know if they got outside they would realize that adventure travel is too good to pass up! Convincing said friends to #OptOutside is… Read More »How to convince your indoorsy friends to go on an adventure with you
Do you know the 10 essentials for hiking? Do you know why they are important? If you have ever found yourself in a situation where you’ve wished for them or had to rely on them, then you know how important carrying them with you at… Read More »The 10 essentials of hiking and why they are important
One weekend while camping with my entire family, the importance of land navigation became very apparent. My brother, sister-in-law, and I went for a hike. After we left, my nephew decided to run and catch up with us. But where we went left on the… Read More »Three easy ways to practice land navigation
When it comes to backpacking, camping, and other fun outdoor activities, we tend to love our gear! We say we like to “rough it” but some good gear that helps make roughing it a little easier is kind of nice. And since our dogs are… Read More »Best dog camping gear – seven essential items
Budget travel is the way I prefer to go. The cheaper the trip, the more trips you can take. I don’t mind giving up comforts in order to see more amazing places either. This past week, I embarked on an 11-day road trip to Utah… Read More »Budget travel – Utah/Wyoming expense report
We are great at telling people to not go into the wilderness without a map and compass, but if you don’t know how to use them it’s pointless. With the knowledge of how to read a map and how to use a compass, you can… Read More »How to use a compass
It was five weeks before Memorial Day weekend and in casual conversation with my family the question was asked, “What are we going to do for Memorial Day?” Both my parents and I agreed that it was too late to get a camping spot on… Read More »Camping reservations – playing the game to score top spots
Ultralight backpacking sounds extremely appealing, especially when hauling everything on your back up and down mountains. But it is also extremely expensive when you buy all ultralight gear. Believe me; I know. I’ve invested way more money than I’d care to admit into ultralight backpacking… Read More »10 Ways to Cut Down on Backpacking Weight