Summer Adventures: Four Iconic Journeys

Intel and gear for extraordinary places [RV Magazine] [Gear Up for Summer Adventure with Filson and Wildsam]( Summer. If you’re like us, those two syllables alone conjure a hunger for exploration. Visions of gearing up and seeking adventure around the next bend. Anticipating escape to four iconic American landscapes, we’ve partnered with Filson in offering a rare opportunity to win some of the best bags out there. [Enter Filson x Wildsam Giveaway]( 01. Big Bend [-]( [-]( THE LANDSCAPE With their highest peaks nearing 8,000 feet, the Chisos Mountains form the skyline of Big Bend National Park—the only mountain range totally contained within any national park’s boundaries. The range shelters unique habitats known to biologists as “sky islands,” temperate piñon forests at higher elevations that serve as a rest stop for migrating birds and insects road-tripping between the Rocky Mountains and northern Mexico. THE ADVENTURE At 7,832 feet, Emory Peak is the pinnacle of the Chisos, the highest point in the national park. A detour from trails to the South Rim and its Chihuahuan Desert vistas, Emery offers a panorama well worth the climb, with sublime views south into Mexico and north to the far reaches of the Chihuahuan Desert. THE GEAR [Dryden Backpack] Dryden Backpack This rugged backpack holds supplies and water needed for high-desert treks. The padded back panel and contoured shoulder straps carry the weight in comfort. [Shop Backpack]( [Filson Dryen Briefcase] Dryden Briefcase A durable bag made from 1000-denier Cordura® for daily use and wild escapes. Keeps your notebooks, maps, and laptop organized and protected. [Shop Briefcase]( 02. Western Montana [Western Montana]( [Western Montana]( THE LANDSCAPE High, icy mountaintops and long winters feed near-countless cold, clean rivers and streams carving through Western Montana’s mountain ranges, meadows and river bottoms. Rich valleys provide prime habitat for insects and a thriving ecosystem for trout, arguably unmatched in the Lower 48. THE ADVENTURE More than 40 miles of unpaved driving trace one of Western Montana’s greatest fisheries. Rock Creek, just outside Missoula, boasts five species of trout: rainbow, brown, cutthroat, brook, as well as the endangered bull trout. Pack a lunch and bring plenty of water, and fish all day. After the evening caddis hatch, veer to Rock Creek Road and hop onto Highway 348, twisting through rolling prairie and watching the sky turn that same warm color while the sun dips behind the Pintler mountain range. THE GEAR [Filson Journeymen Backpack] Journeyman Backpack Made with the waxed cotton used by foresters in western Montana and the Pacific Northwest, this backpack is the natural solution for carrying streamside essentials. [Shop Backpack]( [Filson 48 Hour Dufflebag] 48 Hour Duffle Bag This trustworthy bag is ideal for an overnight jaunt upstream or a two-day trek exploring the glaciers up north. Classic waxed-cotton construction. 34-liter capacity. [Shop Duffle Bag]( 03. Maine [Maine Lighthouse]( [Maine Lighthouse]( THE LANDSCAPE In Maine, the “coast” is no well-defined rim of sand and shoreland but rather a maze of waterways, peninsulas, coves and islands, with broad tidal rivers cutting deep into the map and bringing seafaring spirit far “inland.” This geography makes coastal Maine a land of boatbuilders, from the birchbark canoes of the Wabanaki to traditional lobster boats to high-tech yachts and sailboats. THE ADVENTURE Launch a kayak out of Castine to explore Penobscot Bay or, if you set out as the sun fades, the light show created by Castine Harbor’s bioluminescent organisms. Short jaunts on stunning roads—Highway 175 will stay with you—lead to the boatbuilding capital of Brooklin and Stonington, the heart of Maine lobstering culture. THE GEAR [Filson 24 Hour Briefcase] 24 Hour Briefcase The Maine coast is rugged and pocketed, just like the Filson 24-Hour Briefcase. Classic waxed-canvas construction defies sea spray and crashing waves. [Shop Briefcase]( [Filson 48 Hour Duffle] 48 Hour Duffle Bag North Atlantic weather can require raingear and sweaters or flip-flops and shorts. This duffle handles it all, with exterior pockets for quick-access essentials. [Shop Duffle Bag]( 04. Olympic Peninsula [Olympic Peninsula]( [Olympic Peninsula]( THE LANDSCAPE This wedge of land is the Northwest of the Northwest, almost an island in its own right, with ocean on one side and Puget Sound’s welter of islands on the other. In the peninsula’s rainforests, huge airborne tides of rain and mist create an astonishingly lush canopy of giant trees, luxuriant moss, dense ferns and wild rivers, their waters often the milky green-blue of glacial run-off. THE ADVENTURE The drive up to the Queets Rainforest takes you off Olympic National Park’s beaten paths into a rugged world of dirt roads and birdsong. From a historic ranger station, follow Sam’s Loop Trail into a fantastical forest, tree limbs twisting in their neon-green moss jackets. Join up with the Queets River Trail for a longer expedition to reach Pelton Creek, site of a rustic hut that is one of the park’s most remote human structures. THE GEAR [Filson Waxed Rugged Twill Rucksack] Waxed Rugged Twill Rucksack Heavily waxed to keep gear dry, this classic is built for exploring the mysteries of a rainforest. Made with industrial-strength fabric and saddle-grade leather. [Shop Rucksack]( [Waxed Rugged Twill Travel Kit] Waxed Rugged Twill Travel Kit Keep your grooming gear and personal essentials secure and organized in this heavy-duty dopp kit. Fully lined with coated nylon for additional protection. [Shop Travel Kit]( Win Filson and Wildsam Travel Essentials [Filson Journeymen Backpack in a Canoe] [Wildsam Big Bend Guide] Seattle-based Filson, manufacturer of the highest quality outdoor clothing and gear, is giving away rugged bags to a few fortunate adventurers along with a Wildsam Field Guide filled with off-the-beaten path travel intel – good for journeys big and small. Click below to enter for a chance to win [Enter Filson x Wildsam Giveaway]( For more inspiring products and content, follow us on Instagram! [Filson Instagram]( [Wildsam Instagram]( [RV Magazine Instagram]( Subscribe for More RV Magazine Monthly! 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