Highlighting the pros and cons of using water bottles vs. using water reservoirs. Water is an obvious necessity when working in the field. The experts say you’re supposed to consume a liter per hour while playing outside which can make the logistics of carrying and consuming a bit tricky. Water weighs just over 2 pounds […] Read more…
The romantic destination of a trekking enthusiast is often so far into the backcountry that all evidence of human establishment has faded from view: pristine natural beauty. However if beauty and awe are one’s end goals, the pride earned through isolation in the wilderness may overlook an entire category of human-built beauty. Declared a UNESCO […] Read more…
Camping may award you with a rare opportunity to witness the majestic colors of sunrise and truly appreciate the crisp dawn air. Perhaps your muscles are a bit sore from yesterday’s trek or maybe you are craving the alertness brought on by the rise in blood flow from basic stretching. Wriggle out of your sleeping […] Read more…
Every Memorial Day, I, along with a large group of friends, pack up the camping gear, some food, and coolers, and head north to Fairview, Michigan where I live in a tent for the better part of a week. The property is roughly 60 acres and has no power or running water. It’s just us, […] Read more…
There are 1,000 reasons why people don’t by GORE-TEX, most of which surround the price, the weight, and the breathability. But, keeping all of that in mind, what’s the reason why people have been buying GORE-TEX for the past 50 or so years? Because it F%*&ing works. Every time, all the time. Here’s how: The […] Read more…
During my first winter in Alaska, I kept a lot of things in my car. Extra woolen blankets, a snow shovel, a bag of kitty litter, fire-starting materials, granola bars, and anything else I could think of that might come in handy if my car were to break down halfway over some isolated, snow-covered mountain […] Read more…
One of the classic, go-to, gifts for father’s day is a good quality knife. They’re small, they’re handy, and there isn’t a guy on the planet that’s upset about a new knife. The trouble with gifting a knife is that it’s not about finding the best knife; it’s about finding the right knife. The right […] Read more…