Feathered Friends Blog
Aug 09, 2016
Backpacking Hacks Part 2
Part two is a smorgasbord of advice from the Feathered Friends staff on simple ways to maximize the fun while on a backpacking (or camping) adventure. Who doesn’t love a good pair of clean socks? Photo: Claire Giordano 1. Bring...
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Aug 04, 2016
Backpacking Hacks Part 1: Food
It’s backpacking season in Washington, and the Feathered Friends staff is getting out there on adventures big and small. Here is a collection of some of our favorite backpacking tips. Part 1 focuses on food! Dinner in the Sierras. Picture: Claire...
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Aug 01, 2016
Section Hiker Flicker 40 UL Quilt Sleeping Bag Review
Philip Werner, the adventurer behind the Section Hiker blog, wrote a review of the Flicker Sleeping bag. Here is his summary: When I first received the Feather Friends Flicker 40 UL, I wondered if was a bit overbuilt for three-season...
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Jul 21, 2016
The Flicker Family History
They are finally here: a wide version of our bestselling Flicker Quilt sleeping bag, AND a kids edition! Take a look at them on our website! Here is a little history on how the Flicker family of bags came to...
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Jul 14, 2016
2016 Mount Rainier Permits Demystified
Planning for Mount Rainier isn’t just about gear, food, people, and conditions; we also have to think about permits. Summertime within Mt. Rainier National Park is truly stunning – from lowland forested trails to the massively glaciated alpine – it...
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