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 …
Category: Gear
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
TBT Gear: Coghlan’s outdoor gear
A look at a company whose gear always seems to creep into a person’s outdoor kit at one time or another. Read More …
PowerLine PowerCup Mobile Inverter
A neat little device I’ve had for a few years now that really intrigued my friends recently. Perfect for both road trips or disaster preparedness. Read More …
A well worn piece of gear over the seasons
My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …
What not to dirtbag
I’m a big proponent of inexpensive backpacking gear and clothing when it makes sense. But there are some items where it is worth spending more money. Read More …
Gear review: BDU pants
Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ziplock bag map cover
A simple and effective map cover to keep your printed maps protected while outdoors. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cheesecloth
TBT follow-up to my surprisingly popular article on Pecorino Romano cheese. How to keep all cheese even longer in the backcountry? Use some cheesecloth. Read More …
Gear Review: Black Diamond Firstlight tent
The Black Diamond Firstlight is a light and easy to setup winter shelter for the solo winter backpacker not spending a lot of time in camp. Read More …
Gear review: Deuce of Spades
A lightweight, durable and compact trowel for doing what needs to be done. Useful in more popular backcountry areas. Read More …
Fish on a bicycle – Useless gear concepts
Some gear concepts boggle the mind for three-season backpacking. Why are they so popular? A very opinionated list. Read More …
Stoves for camping
Car camping, road tripping, doing trail work or even a trailhead bivy? Here’s an overview of stoves that may work. Read More …
TBT Gear: Gossamer Gear Rukus
An odd pack that is “neither fish nor fowl”, but ends up being surprisingly useful. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ammo boxes for caching
Caching food or other supplies for off-the-beaten trips or even convenience? Surplus ammo boxes are an inexpensive and easy way cache these supplies. Read More …
Quick Tip: Pull tab guyline tensioner
Make a guyline tensioner out of pull tab from a can. Light, cheap and easy to use. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cast iron cookware
It is Throwback Thursday with a look at cast iron cook gear! The old school cookware that is suitable for in home or camp. Read More …
Quick Tip: Test strip containers for storage
Empty glucose test strip containers for diabetes work well for misc. hiking, camping, backpacking and even geocaching storage. Read More …
Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco
A review of the Paradox DriRelease thermals. Well made, affordable and effective base layers typically found at Costco. Read More …