Etsy – lightweight, inexpensive, and useful gear
Etsy often means tchotchkes for oddball things. But it also offers a surprising array of backpacking items from individuals or small businesses. Read More …
Year: 2020
Review: NoBox – A two knife review
A look at two knives from NoBox. NoBox makes camping equipment suitable for the outdoors, everyday use, and those who tend to not make a distinction. Read More …
Spring on the horizon
Signs of spring are afoot (and also “a ski”) this weekend. Read More …
Outdoor participation down – Some thoughts
Less than half of all Americans recreate outdoors, with only one-third recreation ten days or more a year, including day-use activities — some thoughts. Read More …
Review: Ventury Silverlight Socks
The Ventury Silverlight socks are an alternative to the well-regarded Darn Tough socks with claimed anti-microbial properties. Read More …
Three days of winter in the desert
Another memorable trip on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
From the web – Feb 3rd
We are now in the middle of winter. Grab a warm beverage, pull up your electronic device, and see what is so serious (and not so serious) in the outdoor world. Read More …
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX
A one year+ review of the NeoAir XTherm MAX (rectangular) for cold weather backpacking. The non-WingLock version can be bought at a discount as of 1/2020. Read More …
Hiking in the forgotten places
We hiked in a place often ignored for backpacking. And during winter we had it all to ourselves. Read More …
Thoughts on hiking solo
Joan shares some thoughts on her solo hiking experience. Read More …
#EPIC Mailbox hike
EVERYTHING IS EPIC! Including getting the mail… Read More …
Tiny Home in the Abajos
Our trip report to the Tiny Home in the Abajo Mountains. The end of the article has logistic info for the curious. Read More …
From the web – Jan 17th
Feel like the Blueberry girl in Willy Wonka after too much Christmas Cheesecake? Well here are some outdoor articles to inspire a bit. And maybe get you outside… Read More …
Every week a vacation
Enjoying a place where we can access the outdoors as much as we can. Read More …
Musings on backpacking consumerism
Just some thoughts on gear and clothing as the outdoor equivalent of a fashion item. Read More …
Holidays in Florida Pt 2 – In the Panhandle
The second part of our Florida holiday journey up to and within the panhandle near Pensacola. Read More …
Holidays in Florida Pt 1 – A week with The Village People
The first part of our Florida vacation spent mainly with my Mom based out of The Villages in Florida. Read More …
From the web – Jan 3rd
Happy New Year! For you pedants out there, it is just another year. For the rest, some news items to bring in the decade… Read More …