Quick Tip: Newsprint for drying shoes
An effective, easy, and inexpensive way to dry out your shoes quicker. Read More …
Category: Getting Started
Some articles if you are just starting in the outdoors. Or want to pick up some new ideas.
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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A hike in the museum
Try to not to make “museum displays” as those displays can destroy the archeological record. Read More …
Quick Tip: Easy Cowboy-style Coffee
An easy way to make Cowboy-style coffee without the muss and chewy grounds by using a coffee filter sachet. Read More …
Stove Comparison – Real World Use
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 …
Quick Tip: Psuedo Deadman Anchors
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 …
Sleepings Pads – A grounded view
An overview and comparison of sleeping pads for backpacking and camping. Updated October 2018. Read More …
Rain Gear – What To Wear?
Which rain gear or shell to wear? Depending on the conditions, one piece of gear may be better than another. Updated October 2018. Read More …
Quick Tip: Baking Soda and Vinegar for stains
Nasty dirt, oils, sweat, and salt in your outdoor clothing and gear? Grab some white vinegar and baking soda! Read More …
Ground Cloths : A quick overview
An overlook at some options for ground cloths when backpacking or camping. Updated for 2018. Read More …
A properly attired hiker: Blaze orange in hunting season
Different options for the wearing of blaze orange while hiking during hunting season. Revised for 2018. Read More …
Quick Tip: LNT Rule of Thumb for Animal Photos
A literal rule of thumb for gauging if you are too close to an animal for photo taking. Read More …
Packing gear for traveling
Some tips, pointers, ideas, and caveats about packing backpacking gear when you’ll arrive by plane, train, or bus. Read More …
Basic Backcountry Hygiene: Why do it!?
Why basic hygiene in the backcountry is good for you, your health, your gear, fellow outdoor users, and the people in town. Read More …
Quick Tip: Water bottle leveler
An easy way to make sure the ground is level. Something showed to me when taking crew leader training for volunteer trail work. Read More …
Quick Tip: Estimating amount of daylight left
A quick and dirty way of estimating the amount of daylight left for hiking, backpacking, skiing, etc. Read More …