My backpacking stoves – A practical look
A video that looks over the backpacking stoves I use from a practical standpoint. Read More …
Year: 2020
Quick Tip: Calibrate your phone GPS
You may need to calibrate the internal compass of your phone GPS on occasion to get accurate results with your navigation software. Read More …
Sleeping systems – Joan’s Picks
Joan’s thoughts on sleeping systems for winter, cowboy camping, hammock camping, and more and what works best for her. Read More …
Moab in the smoke
A weekend of hiking makes me think of an article I wrote two years ago. Read More …
An ode to the USPS
Why the US Postal System holds so much importance during my outdoor travels. Read More …
Gear Review: Down Sleeping Wrap #2 Long
A quilt so well-made, Joan “borrows” it from me on her solo trips. And at least once on trips we took together. Read More …
San Juans in the Smoke
A smoky weekend exploring more of the San Juan Mountains. Read More …
A look at my shell systems
A video that looks over the clothing I use for my shells be it rain or snow. And with a few budget options as well. Read More …
Review – NoBox Globe Lantern
Another well-designed and useful item from NoBox out of Salt Lake City. This lantern makes a great basecamp light I’ve grown to like over the months. Read More …
San Juan Lollipop
A classic weekend backpacking on a stick, to a loop, and back again in the not-so-distant San Juan Mountains. Read More …
Edge of our World – San Juan Mountains
A trip to the San Juans mountains of Colorado – fewer than three hours away. But a world of a difference. Read More …
Three months out – Six Moon Designs Daybreaker
An overview of my first few months using the Six Moon Designs Daybreaker travel and day-use pack. Read More …
On the roof top of Moab
Another weekend where we leave the desert floor to enjoy alpine delights. Read More …
Down in The Abajos
More local travels in the mountains just to the south of us. Read More …
Assertive Backcountry Driving
Thoughts on assertive driving. Particularly when there are people using their GoPro, blocking the road, and not moving. So they can film cows. Read More …
More La Sal exploration
Another weekend of hiking and camping in our backyard mountains. Read More …
Gear review – Wrangler performance button downs
Another budget review for an item I’ve used for a few years now – Wrangler performance button-down short sleeve shirts that I wear for day use. Read More …
A tale of three packs
Looking over my collection of Ultralight Adventure Equipment (ULA) packs from a long term view. Read More …