Dan Kriesberg has spent a lifetime pursuing his passion of the outdoors. In this essay, he puts into words the “why” behind his love of the backcountry.

Fly Fishing to me, is my chance to put life into retrospection. It’s a personal connection that for me, goes beyond the cast.

Sleeping bags vs. sleeping quilts? It’s the new age-old debate and one that deserves some attention. Let’s dive into the pros and cons and what you need to consider when deciding for yourself which you want to purchase - a sleeping bag or a sleeping quilt.

Here’s all the gear ended up sending home when I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail.

Let’s talk about footwear: Should you wear boots or shoes?

We all have to start somewhere and we all make mistakes. Lucky for you, you can learn from all of mine! Here’s my list of 5 mistakes we all tend to make when starting out.

A troubleshooting guide to fixing an uncomfortable backpack.

Finding the right gear for the job can be a daunting task With a little research and some forethought, you can easily identify the gear you need to bring. I’ve put together a guide to help you do just that.

A no-BS guide to getting better at backpacking.

A day hiker recently went missing for 6 days on Mount St. Helens and it could have been easily avoided.

Backpacking Food can be tough to figure out. If you get it wrong, it can be heavy and make you feel lethargic.

If you’ve never put much thought into how you pack your backpack, this post is for you.

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

I've had a recent revelation about how I've chosen to interact with the wild versus how others might.  In this post, I explore the concept of being a passive or active member of the natural world.  Enjoy!

You don't need to buy new gear in order to reduce pack weight. Here are 3 easy and FREE methods to do just that without spending a dime.

I quit camouflage and for good reason. It wasn’t an overnight change, but rather a slow and steady reduction of new purchases emblazoned with the newest and most fancy patterns on the market. I've boiled this decision down into 3 main reasons covering areas of cost, marketing, and options. I've also included an explanation of how deer vision works.

Call it fall-out or aftermath...either way, here's how I'm doing since being back!

The Columbia River Gorge is on fire.  Here are a few thoughts on the matter.

I made it to Canada on September 2nd, 2017.  Here's how my last 3 days went.

Things have changed. I'm solo now and only 60 miles from Canada.