An article on the introduction to snowshoeing basics for enjoying this wonderful winter past time! Covers clothing, gear, the layering principle, a snowshoeing gear checklist and wool vs. synthetics comparison.

"Shoulder season backpacking".  A phrase that has become more common in recent years. Applicable not just to backpacking, but to any outdoor activity that falls outside of the peak season. But what is shoulder season backpacking? (Or for that matter, what is shoulder season hiking? Or what is shoulder season camping?)  And what gear should [...]

Not my original title for this article..but so it goes. The original title of this article was "Lighten the load; not the wallet" ; a quick crash course in how to dirt bag. Not tips new to anyone in the long distance hiking scene, but probably good tips for the average person who thinks all [...]

An article on how to enjoy and prepare car camping. Detailing gear for car camping, organization for car camping and a thorough checklist for car camping. This article has an emphasis on car camping with a healthy dose of outdoor activity during the day.

Another quick and dirty article about a key piece of backpacking and camping gear: sleeping bags As with previous gear articles, it does not go over specific brands and models, but rather provides a high level overview of what may work for you depending upon your needs,  time of the year, he type of backpacking [...]