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...

Picture yourself at the beginning of a trailhead. The beginning of a trail that takes you across high mountain ridges, by endless scenic...

An alcohol stove can be a great addition to your backpacking, bikepacking or kayak touring kit. Depending on the type of alcohol stove...

As a professional guide, one of the questions I get asked often is, "What's inside your pack?" or "What do you bring for a weekend trip...

Hiking can provide some incredible and memorable experiences. It can also connect you with a community, the land and provides us with...

Countless studies have been made and the results are always positive. Spending time outdoors, such as hiking, is good for our health and...