I’m am always happy to see how many people hit the trials with their closest companion, their dog. Dogs are a great hiking partner. They go wherever you go, and they are always close by your side. They won’t bail on you when the weather gets rough, and they’ll never nag you about that wrong … More Mans Best Friend. Tips for hiking with your dog.
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!
Perhaps you want true solitude, or maybe you don’t have any reliable hiking partners. Either way, solo hiking is a great thing, and it’s much more enjoyable than most people realize. I have a few locations that I like to hike out to when I get the chance. It clears my mind, invigorates the senses, … More Solo Hiking. Why, and how to.
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!
Sometimes you don’t need a plethora of features. Sometimes you just need something light and comfortable to haul your gear around the mountain. This is the REI Flash 22. About the Backpack The Rei Flash 22 is a 22 liter backpack that’s designed to be minimalist in practically every aspect of it’s design. It’s comprised … More REI Flash 22 backpack Review
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
It’s a never ending struggle, the silent battle between your tent and those tiny, brutally resiliant water droplets that accumulate inside your unsuspecting fortress as you sleep. It’s condensation. Understanding Condensation: What is condensation and what causes it? Condensation is simply the accumulation of moisture inside of your tent. What causes it? When you are … More Battling Tent Condensation
Something deep, deep inside me squeals with primal joy every time I successfully build a raging fire out of nothing more than my wits and sheer determination. Alternatively, failing to build a fire with burning eyes upon you as you strike match after match only to have the small flame whimper and fade into the depths of submission, right when you need it most … More Home made Firestarter
I thought I would share these videos I found from Prolitegear on youtube. It showcases some new (possibly not final design) Big Agnes tents that are in the works. They’re doing some unique stuff. The Angel Springs UL2 The new Scout Series Tents
Most people can pitch a tent, few people can pitch a tent properly. A loose, flappy, saggy tent is not only annoying in the wind, it’s not performing properly and can even fail under the weight of a storm. A properly pitched tent should be taut, and quiet in the wind. Improper pitching can cause … More How to Properly Pitch a Tent
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