One Year Review – OYGSieg Sun Hoodie
A look at some effective sun hoodies for cool to cold weather use. Read More …
Tag: backpacking
Shoulder Season – The Time in Between
You’ll often see publications and experienced outdoors people talk about “shoulder season.” What is it? And what adjustments do you need to make? Read More …
A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season
Different options for the wearing of blaze orange and other hi-vis colors while hiking during peak hunting season. Updated Fall 2025. Read More …
Cold and Wet: The Hardest Hiking
What to wear in what many people consider to be among the most difficult of conditions: cold and wet. Updated Sept 2025. Read More …
Words of wisdom from 1877
How to Camp by John M. Gould was written 150 years ago. But it still has some practical advice applicable for any outdoors person today. Read More …
Dirt Bagger Winter Stove Platform
How to build an inexpensive stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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How to get outdoor trip ideas
How to get ideas for backcountry trips? Here’s how I do it. Updated for 2020. 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 …
Glove in Hand – Layering for Cold Weather
A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.
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Quick Tip: Backcountry Slushies
Hiking in the glorious alpine terrain? See some snow banks? Time to make a backcountry slushy! Read More …
2017: The theme was “Transition”
A look over 2017. A year of transition. A year that started off with too much time being taken from me. And ended with me giving the gift of time to myself. Read More …
Amble in Arizona – Part 1 : The Grand Canyon
Three days of backpacking in The Grand Canyon as the first part of my Arizona vacation. Read More …
A peaceful backpack
A quick overnighter in Peaceful Valley. Read More …
2016: The theme was “Change”
A look over 2016. The short version? Trips. Divorce. Pet passed on. Busy. Website did well. More to come in 2017! Read More …
Useful items for the outdoors person
A grab bag of favorite items that I have consistently used for a variety of outdoor activities. Read More …
Kenosha Ridge Walk
Life can get busy. And that is especially why even a short outdoor trip is needed. Read More …
Musings on Hatch Green Chile, 4oz can
And now for a review of something that is very important: An item of food. Why? Because if you don’t think food is important, you don’t backpack enough. 😉 Read More …
Wonderful fall
Fall. The best time to be outside. Read More …