A look at two new pieces of gear from Ultimate Direction for 2018. The FK Tarp and FK Bivy. Testing out the tarp and bivy system during a...

Earlier this year Sierra Designs put out a new line of sleeping bags that could become a new standard in the outdoor industry. The Cloud...

In this video, I go over my gear selection, nutrition and hydration for a 25 mile day hike on the Appalachian Trail, followed by sharing...

In this video, I go over the gear, clothing and footwear that I will be using for the 2018 Allegheny 100 Challenge. I go over each item...

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

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...

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,...

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...

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...