One of the best backpacking accessories you can purchase is this ultralight massage ball from Rawlogy. In this review, I dive into why, how, and what these things are.

I’ve worn my Garmin Fenix 3 HR nearly every single day for over 4 years. It’s joined me on hunts, hikes, 2000 miles of the PCT, and even to work as a daily wearing timepiece. I’m beyond the point of a “gear review,” but what I can provide is a long term assessment of the Fenix series watches and tell you whether or not it’s worth the hefty price tag.

We’ve spent the first year of parenthood trying to figure out what works and what doesn’t when it comes to backpacking and hiking with a baby. Here’s what we’ve learned so far!

A review of the Exo Mountain Gear K3 3200.

I’ve spent a lot of years chasing down “adventure photography” feeling both inspired at times and defeated. It’s hard not to compare your work to others when social media is littered with the “perfect” shot. What you don’t know is that those “perfect” adventure images aren’t always real.

I’ve never been a huge fan of tripods until now. After a few runs with the Slik CF 634, I’m a believer.

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!