2 Girls and a Minibus - Part 1

Once upon a time, there were two girls named Baihley and Sarah whose mantra was “Never Stop Exploring.”  A shared love of adventure brought them together, and soon a friendship bloomed.

One bright summer weekend in June, Baihley and Sarah embarked on an adventure that would test the limits of their trusty TNF gear. Clothed head-to-toe in TNF apparel, and armed with a Minibus 23 and two Angstrom packs, the girls took on a 15-mile stretch of the Little Miami River in Oregonia, Ohio (Don't let the "Little" fool you).

They could not have picked a better pack for their needs. Neatly packed inside the Angstroms was their water supply (a hydration pack and two water bottles), climate protection (sunscreen and rain gear), and most importantly, cooking supplies and food.

It didn’t take long for the girls to develop a system for transferring supplies from one kayak to the other (See video for demonstration.)

This was their first solo trip; although they were no strangers to the outdoors, having previously backpacked in several states and in all seasons. With all of their expertise, they were able to easily set up the Minibus 23 in record-breaking time.

The awesomeness of the Minibus was taken to the next level as the girls discovered the sheer number of features it contained. It had enough inner pockets to make any gal happy, and the double doors – with glow-in-the-dark zippers – made convenient access a breeze.

They came home sunburnt and content, with mud-coated gear, waterlogged shoes and blisters on their thumbs from paddling, perfumed with the smell of campfire smoke and river. To some this may not sound like a well-spent weekend, but to Baihley and Sarah it could not have been better and only made them thirsty for further adventures.

DISCLAIMER:

For dramatic and narrative purposes, none of the people, places, or events in this story were fictionalized.  The characters’ zeal for the outdoors was not exaggerated and any resemblances to actual TNF employees are not coincidental.