A sorta history of modern ultralight backpacking
Lightweight or even “ultra-lightweight” backpacking is nothing new of course. But when did the term as we now know it come about? Read More …
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Gear review: Kuhl Renegade Pants
Time to put up or shut up. How much better do I find the $90 hiking pants vs. the $30 pants I’ve worn for many days and miles over the past two years? Read More …
More thoughts on “Be Prepared”
Some additional thoughts on the Boy Scouts Motto of “Be Prepared.” A motto often misinterpreted to be gear focused. Read More …
SUL Sub-3 lb Winter Backpacking List
A sub-three pound backpacking list for the winter months. Read More …
Gear Review: Let’s look at boxes!
With all these unboxing videos coming out for the Holidays, you know what we need? A review of the boxes. Read More …
Mise en Place and the outdoors
“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 …
Gear Review: Greenbelly Meals-2-Go
A review of Greenbelly meal bars that prompted a discussion on food, nutrition, dollar to calorie ratio, and why we enjoy the outdoors. Read More …
New Fangled Ultralight Backpacking
This lightweight “backpacking fad” is not that new or a fad. Despite what some people may state. Read More …
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot: $40 Utility bucket?
A new one even for me: A $40 plastic utility bucket being praised by an outdoor gear blog? Cripe. Read More …
Thoughts on Song of The Open Road
Song of The Open Road is rightfully celebrated as a poem about the joy of the journey. But there are some key lines often overlooked about this poem. Read More …
The Culture of Connectivity Continues
Thoughts on how our connectivity culture is increasing. And its impact upon the wild spaces. Read More …
Dating – The Interview
Some Friday humor that is non-outdoors related. Read More …
Mindful and Meaningful Guiding Service
Time to reevaluate what I want to achieve in life. I am offering a new type of guiding service starting April 1st. Read More …
Mad Libs – Gear review edition
Love to read about gear? Save yourself some time. Use this gear review template for the majority of your future gear review needs! Read More …
Wild places: Islands in the sea?
Some thoughts on recent events that perhaps show how increasingly rare wild places will become in the coming years. Read More …
GPS mileage discrepancies
A map, guidebook or race course has one set of mileage listed. Your GPS device has more mileage listed or, rarely, less mileage. Why? Read More …
Alphabet Soup Hiking
Just a term I use to describe a certain mentality and type of hiking. Read More …
In defense of car camping
I’ve backpacked thousands of miles. But there are times when car camping is preferable. Here’s why I feel that way. Read More …