On being an amateur professional
What is a professional outdoors person? Who knows for sure. But I am an avowed amateur. Post Script for 2026 Read More …
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Jack of All Trades gear
Limited budget, space, or time? Here is a Jack of All Trades gear kit for general-purpose outdoor use that fits in one large duffle bag. Updated June 2022. Read More …
Perma-camping kit: What the heck is it?
Another way to maximize outdoor time: Having some gear pre-packed and ready to go. Read More …
Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec
Thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation in our modern times. Read More …
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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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 …
Getting organized, some light construction, and a sewing room
What I’ve been up to and answering the occasional questions of how we organize all our gear and clothing. 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 …
Boldly Went Free Podcasts: Adventure Story Field Notes Ep. 95 This is the Real World
A recording I did back in the Fall ended up being used by “Boldy Went” podcasts. Read More …
Some sprucing up
A new look and feel without too many changes under the hood of this website. Read More …
The Real Backpackers of YouTube
Thoughts on the popularity of Reality Backpacking TV. 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 …
Busy in Moab
Starting up a business, driving to Colorado and back with camping, and unpacking takes up a lot of time. I’ll write on a regular basis again next week. 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 …
Giving myself the gift of time
I handed in my notice this week. I am giving myself the best gift outdoors person can have: The Gift of Time. Read More …
Paying off some Technical Debt on PMags.com
A few changes this past month on my website. Some changes are aesthetic. Some are technical. But they needed to be done. Read More …
May dreams will come
Been a bit busy. But a mental reset should let the creative juices flow a bit again.
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Twilight to Moonlight : On-call stroll
Making the best use of time bank funds even when on call. Read More …