The Quiver: A plethora of puffies
The puffies Joan and I use for outdoor use. Updated in November 2023 to feflect both new pieces and input from Joan. Read More …
The puffies Joan and I use for outdoor use. Updated in November 2023 to feflect both new pieces and input from Joan. Read More …
Keeping my noggin warm and protected for various seasons, conditions, and use. Read More …
A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …
A look at the hydration options I use for hiking and backpacking. Read More …
The current quiver of footwear I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
A look at the stoves I use for backpacking and camping. Read More …
A well-designed three-season puffy with a hood that is under 9 oz. I’ve used one version or another of this garment for overa Read More …
A budget-minded gear list for day hikes in three-season alpine conditions. Read More …
A three-season+ or early winter coat suitable for many different uses—the last of my winter season reviews. Read More …
Here’s a quick reference to articles that will be useful for anyone starting out with camping, hiking, or backpacking in all four seasons. Updated Aug 2023. Read More …
A look at the well-designed Alpha direct fleece from the Utah-based Squak Mountain Company. Read More …
My experiences walking and packrafting ~250 miles connecting the four NPS units and the lands in between of the South East Utah Group (SEUG). Read More …
A mixed weekend of outdoor activities and catching up with friends. Read More …
The gear we use for our backpacking-focused packrafting trips. Read More …
My new dry-camping and water hauling bottle of choice: Light, wide mouth for easy filling, fits well in a pack front pocket of my pack, and is cheap! Read More …
The Grand – Moab route makes an ~140mi long walk to savor the lesser-seen places in between Grand Junction, CO and Moab, UT at the edge of the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Bring a Ziploc, grab water at a shallow seep, and hydrate. Easy. Read More …
A pacrkrafting trip up Dominguez Canyon, over the Umpcompaghre, and down to the Gunnison to float back to the truck. Read More …