I wanted to post a detailed page of what is currently in my backpack. These are the items that I carry, for various reasons. These are, in my opinion, some of the best pieces of equipment on the market. If you have any questions or comments, post them here! I’d love to hear what you … More What’s in my backpack? Summer 2014 edition
The Marmot Minimalist is exactly what it sounds like. A rain jacket that gets the job done, without stuffing in a bunch of features you don’t need. About the Jacket Composed of Goretex Paclite, the jacket is packable, light weight at just 15 oz, and offers real rain protection without trapping in your own body … More Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket Review. Men and Women’s.
Deep inside the Pisgah National Forest, myself and four of my good friends trotted along an old laden rock bed, the old bones of an abandoned mining track. The goal was Cold Mountain, the elusive summit of a mountain popularized by a movie of a similar name. The forecast was bad. Incredible waterfalls of rain … More The Joy of Being Lost
The film Mile Mile and a Half was an unexpected delight. With a focus set on capturing the John Muir Trails beauty in the form of photos, videos, sound and illustration, a group of friends set out the conquer the entire 200 mile trail in 4 weeks. The film combines uplifting sights, sounds, and conversations of … More Mile Mile and a Half
So, this one was a little hard for me to talk myself into. Normally, I’ll step out of my car, turn off the phone, and not think about anything digital until I’m back in my car. The entertainment center loft from BA certainly breaks that rule, but was it worth it? I found it certainly had … More Big Agnes Entertainment Center Loft Review
Everyone should know how to navigate with a map and compass, but surprisingly few can. Here is how you do the basics. Parts of the Compass 1. The numbered Ring, that’s the “azimuth ring”. These numbers give you a numerical angle of direction, or “bearing”. A 90 degree bearing means you will be heading to … More Map and Compass Navigation (The basics)
First, let’s address this: Why should you hang your food at night while camping? Well, there are actually a couple reasons. First, you don’t want a bear, or other creature getting into your breakfast before you do. A hungry morning makes for a long hike. Secondly, if animals do get into your food, it trains … More How to Hang a Bear Bag
I wanted to take a moment to thank all of my viewers for this past year. My blog has seen nearly 5 times the traffic that it did last year, at around 25,000 views! Sure, I’m not making any money off of my blog, and I don’t intend to, but it’s great to know that … More 2013 in review. Thanks to all my viewers!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! On this particular day, I wanted to take a moment to give thanks for a few things in particular that I’m thankful for. The list could go on forever, but I’ll try to keep it short as I’m sure we’re all busy. My Mom. She’s in the hospital right now, but she’s … More Happy Thanksgiving!
This past weekend, myself and a few of my friends set out on a 2 night camping trip to Stone Mountain, North Carolina. This park offers it all. Vistas, rock formations, stream crossings, cascades, waterfalls, wildlife, and much more. Instead of the heavy drumming of pack laden feet, I decided it was time for a … More Stone Mountain, Nc
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