In 1884, a boy named Theodore Solomons wrote in the Sierra Club Bulletin, “The idea of a crest-parallel trail through the High Sierra came to me one day while herding my uncle’s cattle in an immense, unfenced alfalfa field near Fresno.” He might’ve had some great tips for hiking the John Muir Trail! But his idea …
While I still love my HydroFlask, Nalgene, and Tree Tribe water bottles, I recently collaborated with a new company that makes a bottle that cleans itself! In the rest of this article, I’m going to tell you about the Larq self cleaning UV water bottle (which also filters water for drinking!). There’s quite possibly nothing …
Any hiker needs a quality daypack in their arsenal. Even if you’re only going out for a couple of hours, you need something for the essentials. In this Deuter Futura 28 review, I’ll detail an overview of the pack, important features, reviews from other users, and a buyer’s guide to help you decide if this …
This Columbia Convey Daypack review includes pack overview and specifications, features, a guide to sizing and finding the right fit, an overview of what others have said about the pack, and information on Columbia’s return/warranty policy and their Rewards Program! Convey Daypack Overview The Columbia Convey Rolltop 25L Daypack is designed for comfort on even …
There is no satisfaction for the gearheads among us. We’re always looking for that new piece of gear to test out. If you’re anything like me, the best outdoor monthly subscription boxes are a great way to get and sample new gear. If you’re a gear-junkie like me, a subscription box is a great way …
Full time truck camping around the entire US has been a dream of mine since I started freelance writing in grad school back in 2014. During the summer of 2020, my stars finally aligned and it was time to go truck camping as a full-time writer. Preparing for Full Time Truck Camping I’d been on …
For experienced backpackers, the process of putting on a pack is probably second nature. If you’re new to backpacking, learning how to put your backpack on properly is essential. And, yes, there is a right way to do it! In this article, I’ll break down the process step by step and if you’d rather watch …
I purchased a SteriPen UV filter a few years back. It was, in all honesty, a bit of a snap-purchase after the element on my MSR filter cracked. I always carried iodine tablets as a backup, but UV filtration was all-the-rage so I thought I’d answer a lingering question: does Steripen work? There are still, …
It’s my final travel update from life on the road in 2021! Things sped up exploring the North Country due to cooler overnight temps and my desire to get home and see friends and family before winter in the Sierras really sets in. I’ll cover some overall trip statistics, major highlights, and my biggest takeaways …
I know I say this every time, but it is hard to believe that another month has gone by. It is time to update you on my adventures hiking upstate New York and rescuing a dog in Michigan! By the way, I have been on the road for more than 110 days since leaving Texas …