Justin Helmkamp is a long distance hiker who, when not hiking, spends his time with teenagers and young adults in Wilderness Therapy.  We cover his recent hike of the Te Araora and explore how the wilderness can promote a healthy mind.

Luxe Hiking Gear is a small outfit out of Forks, Washington that makes quality pyramid style shelters at an affordable price.  On this episode, we dive in to the brand and how to stay comfortable when the weather turns.

Josh Kirchner from The Dialed In Hunter joins me for a comparison conversation about how we've chosen our individual sleep systems.  Topics include, tents, bags, pads, and accessories.

George Bryant is the VP and GM of Sierra Designs.  On this episode, George walks me though the design process and culture behind Sierra Designs.  This episode is a unique window into a company known for creating livable and versatile backpacking products.

I hiked over 2000 miles with the Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL 1.  These are my thoughts.

After an entire season with the Seek Outside Redcliff shelter, I've decided it's time to put all of my thoughts and experiences with it into one article.  The good, the bad, and what it was like to go from a traditional tent shelter to an ultralight tipi with no floor.  You're going to want to check this one out!

The Sierra Designs Lightning 2 FL was the first tent to change my mind about how a tent should function.  Every time I use it, I'm always happy that I bought it and just can't think of a better design.  Sierra Designs did it right!