Quick Hitter: Scrubba Wash Bag Product Review
Okay, the long delay on this review is just on us. The Scrubba Wash Bag was one of the first one of those “videos on YouTube” that Jon and I saw around the time we … Read more
Hiking
Paleo Meals To Go Reviewed: Can You Backpack On Paleo?
A major reason I love Paleo meals to go is because they remind me of some of my best memories from my childhood. One of the things I loved about camping with the Scouts or … Read more
Best Carbon Fiber Hiking Poles Reviewed
There are many different types of hiking poles out there, and you would be amazed by just how many different opinions are out there on which brand or type are best. We’ve gone over this … Read more
Top 10 Great Alpine Adventures: An Awesome Guest Post
Jon and I get a lot of request for guest posts – and we don’t even answer most of them. We then reject more than we accept, because anyone who reads our blog knows, we … Read more
The Best Hiking Hats Reviewed
Yes, hiking hats are definitely a thing. Let’s face it: there are many different pieces of gear you need to think about when taking a hike, and while it is true that the list of … Read more
How to Purify Water While Camping or Backpacking
My mind is full of memories of my Scouting days from when I was a youth and truth be told, many of my best memories came from early Cub Scout campouts that would be the … Read more
The Best Ice Axes Reviewed for 2022
There are some pieces of outdoor gear that are all but impossible to ignore or forget (like a giant family tent), but then there are small pieces of equipment that can be easy to overlook … Read more
Best Crampons (Ice/Snow Cleats) for Dicey Snowy Paths
Talking about crampons might not be sexy, but there’s a reason they’re so important to many backpackers, hikers, and other outdoor enthusiasts. There are many outdoor adventures I’ve managed to check off of the bucket … Read more
7 Common Backpacking Struggles to Prepare for
This week we’re glad to bring you a guest post from Laura that tackles a really important topic when it comes to long distance backpacking. Long distance hiking, multi-day backpacking journeys, wilderness treks – these … Read more
How Much Does It Cost To Hike The PCT?
So how much does it cost to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) if you are going to attempt to thru hike? Right off the bat this is a question that is of great interest … Read more
Best Folding Bicycles Reviewed: Are They Right for You?
This was one product that definitely made me do a double take the first time I saw someone using one of these bikes. Well more accurately, seeing a cyclist get off, and then suddenly their … Read more
The Best Hydration Belts Reviewed
Hyrdration belts were always something that seemed a bit strange to me until I moved to an extremely hot climate. While these are extremely popular with runners (more on that in a minute), they are … Read more