Another high desert weekend
Enjoying the desert spring with near solitude. Read More …
Month: April 2020
Intro to Backpacking Pt 2- Shelter options
In this video, we’ll look at different shelter options available to backpackers ranging, why cowboy camping works so well, and some info on groundsheets. Read More …
Intro to Backpacking Pt 1- Backpacking vs Car Camping Gear
Part One of a multi-part video series I’m doing on Intro to Backpacking. Looking at car camping and backpacking gear differences with some budget options. Read More …
Gear Review – Wrangler Nylon Pants
Inexpensive nylon travel and hiking pants with traditional “work pants” style aesthetics. Read More …
Backpacking on a plateau
We continue to enjoy the desert near our home. Read More …
The Quiver – Packs
A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …
Snooze Alarm Weekend
Another weekend where can spend time outdoors locally. Read More …
The Quiver- Hydration options for backpacking
A look at the hydration options I use for hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Coffee for backpacking and camping
My methods for making coffee when backpacking or camping. Read More …
Gear Review: Generic coffee mug from Krogers
As light as “real” insulated backpacking mugs from REI, $10 or less, and found just about anywhere. And one I’ve had for ten years now. Read More …
Review: Highline
A look at a documentary on the “Uinta Highline Trail” by Outmersive Films. Read More …
Top Ten Backpacking Shelters Of All Time
A less orthodox version of these popular top ten lists. Ahem. 😉 Updated April 2020. Read More …
Physically Distancing around Moab
We enjoyed another weekend where we can go backpacking within an hour of our home. Read More …
Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)
Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …
Eight miles away – Backpacking near home
The trailhead’s three-miles away, we slept eight miles from where I’m typing, another local backpack. Read More …
Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …