The Hidden Tracks by Cam Honan
A collection of lesser-known treks with stunning photography and useful, detailed, and inspiring descriptions. Read More …
A collection of lesser-known treks with stunning photography and useful, detailed, and inspiring descriptions. Read More …
A $12, practical, and useful “Jack-of-all-trades” utility knife that keeps a sharp edge and requires little maintenance. Read More …
An overnight backpacking trip with ancient sites, canyon overlooks, desert sunsets, and the sound of coyotes yipping. Read More …
A sub-10oz three-layer jacket that works very well for constant precip and rougher conditions. Read More …
“Everything in its place.” That culinary phrase, when applied to outdoor pursuits, helps maximize time in the outdoors and makes it more enjoyable. Read More …
Four days backpacking in Dark Canyon with a friend. Read More …
An overlook at a book that is lauded as a response to Desert Solitaire on the 50th anniversary of its publication. Read More …
An overnight trip in Canyonlands National Park in the Salt Creek Zone. With meandering canyons, ancient sites, and amazing ancient art. Read More …
An easy way to make Cowboy-style coffee without the muss and chewy grounds by using a coffee filter sachet. Read More …
Two days exploring Arches National Park and nearby BLM land a little off the beaten path. Read More …
Two days in Cedar Mesa. Camping, hiking, sunset views, canyons, and remnants of the Ancestral Pueblo past. Read More …
An overview of backpacking stove types with their pluses and minuses. No such thing a the “best stove”…just what is best for you. Revised October 2018. Read More …
Some musings on how industry terms for outdoor gear become marketing buzz. And how people use buzzwords to purchase gear without thinking what the terms mean. Read More …
Exploring two unmarked lesser known canyons in the Natural Bridges National Monument and Cedar Mesa. Read More …
Here’s a $27 alternative to the $45 Z Lite or the new $50 Nemo Switchback. Similar specs and performance at about half the price. Read More …
Deadman anchors are the way to secure a shelter in soft sand or snow. But there is a happy medium between a true deadman anchor and hoping your stakes hold. Read More …
An overview and comparison of sleeping pads for backpacking and camping. Updated October 2018. Read More …
A very comfortable and light shoe that fits wider toe-boxes well. Not durable, however, and best for maintained trails and non-rough terrain. Read More …