Hooked On The Outdoors magazine did an issue of regular people who have done some cool adventures. I was chosen as the backpacker representative . Was probably the worlds ugliest centerfold ever. Don't know if I am a "trail machine", but I sure do love to hike!
An article on how to enjoy and prepare for car camping. This article has an emphasis on car camping with a healthy dose of outdoor activity during the day. A gear and equipment list for camping is included.
Replacing the factory insoles with something new is a trick many experienced backpackers know about. But not everyone does. Here's why it should be done.
Outdoor clothing can be expensive. When a brand of clothing is that is inexpensive, functional and durable it is rare and wonderful find. And for me, the brand of clothing that fits that criteria is the Champion C9 brand found at Target.
Wilderness First Aid is a basic certification for the assessing, treating and stabilizing of a person's injuries in the backcountry. But how does the (sometimes) gear and equipment focused backcountry medicine co-exist with a more minimalist view? Here is my own take.
A primer I wrote for people who are on the beginners backpacking trip that I organize.