Updated December 2018Whether you’re heading out for a month long expedition or camping overnight with the family, chances are you need power. Today more than ever it’s necessary to have access to supplemental power for charging phones, tablets, GPS, and other units.
If you’ve never seen Survivorman then we can say for sure that you’re missing out. As one of the original shows in the modern outdoor / survival TV trend Survivorman, pioneered by Les Stroud, stands above the rest. In 2011 Les teamed up with Norwegian knife makers, Helle Knives, to design a “survival” themed knife which turned […]
(Updated for 2018)Boy, this is one saturated market.There’s a virtual smorgasbord of backpacking stoves available today, which makes finding the ‘best’ one kind of a pain.
Most experienced hikers will agree: the sleeping pad can make or break your stay in the backcountry. Taking the time to thoroughly research and invest in your sleep system for hiking – be it overnight or multi-week – is guaranteed to improve your experience while backpacking. Understanding what goes in to choosing the right sleeping […]
Updated for the 2018-2019 season.What are the absolute best camera backpacks for hiking available in 2018 for carrying that expensive, valuable photo equipment in the backcountry? If you’re seeking to answer this question you’ve come to the right place, my friend. So buckle those hip belts because here we go:Let’s start with why you need […]
Backpacking and fishing go together like campfires and marshmallows. There’s nothing quite like backpacking into a remote wilderness and finding that the local stream is loaded with wild brookies who haven’t seen a lure in months (if ever).On the flip side, there’s nothing worse than finding a stream loaded with gullible mountain fish and having […]
You gotta take care of your feet. There’s absolutely no chance of getting anywhere, on any type of hiking trail if your hooves are hurtin.’ And when it comes to hiking in the winter, it’s essential your feet are nice and snug in a decent pair of boots. But I’m betting you already know all […]
Updated July, 2019 by Chris Koehn Let’s be honest: no one needs any fancy gadgets or high-tech toys to explore the backcountry. You’ll survive fine without a cellphone, radio or UV water filter (iodine tablets work OK, they just make H2O taste like crap).
Updated in June, 2020 Whether you’re going on the trek of a lifetime, or just a morning jaunt around a neighborhood river valley, you’re likely going to want a decent camera with you to capture the natural splendor that you encounter while on the trail. Some of you may be looking to start a portfolio or […]
They were just 18, dead-broke and trying to look after a one-year-old baby on the road. No home. No cash. No real plans other than to escape the urban bustle they were used to. I interviewed this smiling couple about five years ago when I was still a newspaper reporter. My article was about rising poverty […]
