This Spring Osprey is releasing an updated version of their popular Exos pack. A favorite among the ultralight and thru-hiking...

Grass Mountain is a peak located in southwestern Vermont in the town of North Bennington. The mountain is a part of the New England's 50...

A good sleeping bag will only get you so far. In addition to a bag, I share tips and methods I use for sleeping warm and comfortably...

Packing the Ten Essentials for any trip is a good habit to have. Even if you are going for a simple day hike, kayaking in a nearby lake...

With the opportunity to bag four peaks within a few hours, it was hard to pass this up during a recent trip to Acadia National Park. Not...

The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 1 is a super lightweight 1 person double wall tent with a weight listed at 1 lb 14 oz (tent, rainfly and...

The Seven Sisters are part of a distinct basalt ridgeline within the Holyoke Range that is part of the New England National Scenic Trail...

The video above shares a look at three lightweight water filters suitable for many outdoor adventures as well as seeing each in use on...

Packing a backpack properly has many benefits that can help your trip more fun and enjoyable. In the video above, I break down the...

With new technologies and innovations gear is always evolving. As I looked back at a post I wrote a year ago, I noticed some of my gear...

A look at the new 2017 Sea To Summit Ultralight Hammock along with an up close in depth setup. Hammock weight limit is 300 lbs. A warm,...

Packs should always be picked last before each trip. To do so beforehand would be like moving a couch into a room without measuring the...

This video provides a look at the 2017 REI Co-Op Quarter Dome 1 lightweight backpacking tent. River camping at its finest. With the...

Whether you're logging in miles on a multi-day backpacking adventure or enjoying a day hike with the family, staying healthy and safe on...

When it comes to shelters there seem to be an unlimited number of options out there, yet the tasks they are designed to handle are the...

This is the second part of a two part series on cooking systems. In this post I will discuss cookware and utensils. The first part can be...

This is the first of a two part series on cooking systems. In this segment I'll discuss different heat sources (fire, stoves), fuel and...

When I'm out on backpacking trips, I always like to carry a couple of navigation tools with me. Whether hiking on-trail or off-trail...

Growing up in the Boy Scouts and even when I started guiding client trips, a 50 +/- lb pack on my back was the norm. As technologies have...

Despite how we may feel while out exerting ourselves during the winter, staying properly hydrated is just as important as in the summer...