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Map and Compass Navigation (The basics)
Everyone should know how to navigate with a map and compass, but surprisingly few can. Here is how you do the basics. Parts of the Compass 1. The numbered Ring, that’s the “azimuth ring”. These numbers...
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A Beginners’ Guide to Backpacking
I was there once, bag packed, ready to head out into the woods. I was sure I had everything I needed for a good nights sleep out in the woods. That’s when I tried to lift my backpack and load it into...
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How to Sleep Better in the Backcountry
Often, the first complaint I hear from new backpackers is that they can’t sleep in the woods. Nothing quite sucks the life out of backpacking like knowing you’re going to sleep terribly, if at all,...
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How to pack your backpack
An improperly packed backpack will cause you discomfort, instability, inconvenience, and inaccessibility. When introducing newbies to backpacking, one of the first questions I have is “how do I fit all...
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Backpacking in the Rain.
Many backpackers turn back when the rain begins to roll in, but those who persevere are treated to a version of the world reserved only for those who are bold enough to push forward when the wilderness...
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What’s in my backpack? Summer 2014 edition
I wanted to post a detailed page of what is currently in my backpack. These are the items that I carry, for various reasons. These are, in my opinion, some of the best pieces of equipment on the...
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Backcountry Chicken and Stuffing Recipe
You’re not going to make your friends hate you by eating that pre-packed dehydrated junk. You’re going to need some real munition to start this war, and I plan to arm you to the teeth. I bring you,...
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Dressing for Winter Hiking. Layering explained.
Ah, here it comes. That fresh, crisp fall air. The calming cool that brings with it the beautiful changing leaves and color. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year to hike. You stay nice and cool...
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Backpacking with a partner
When you’re hiking solo, the world is yours. You go out, do whatever you want, and there is not a soul, minus the occasional park ranger, to consider. Ah, but alas. Stuff another being inside your...
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Battling Hypothermia: A Survival guide.
Hypothermia can be a serious threat, and it is all the more dangerous when you don’t really know what you’re dealing with. You don’t have to be in the Alaskan tundra to fall victim to this silent...
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3 Tips for Enjoying the Winter
Winter doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. When you’re prepared, winter can be just as warm and enjoyable as the spring, but with far less crowding on the trails. Here are a few tips on how to...
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Canister Stoves and Cold Temperatures
Canister stoves work best at a temperature of around 75 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, but what happens when the temperature drops? You end up with a sputtering, stuttery, inefficient mess of a cooking...
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How light is too light? Rambling.
To some, obsessing about every gram of weight in the pack isn’t just an obsession or hobby, it’s a way of life. This is no alternative. It’s cutting straps off of packs, pulling stickers off packaging,...
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Backpacking Field Repair Kit
It doesn’t matter how much you spend, how careful you are, or how experienced you’ve become; You will eventually damage a vital piece of gear in the backcountry. Tents rip, poles snap, pads puncture,...
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A guide to enjoying winter hiking and backpacking
Most people dread the winter with a loathing as deep as the snows that it dumps upon us. Myself? I eagery await the coming frost with open arms. What’s the difference here? It’s mostly knowledge. This...
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The Best Backpacking Gear for a budget
Getting into backpacking is hard. There are infinite choices for all the equipment that you’ll need, and everyone is telling you that you need something else. I’ve devised my recommendations on...
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A Leave No Ttrace Guide to Backcountry Tooth Brushing
Leave No Trace is, and should always be, a high priority to anyone who considers themselves a true outdoors-man. Just recently, a steely eyed reader brought up the question; Is toothpaste really Leave...
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Backcountry, overnight oatmeal (Midnight Oatmeal)
Frankly, the instant slop that comes out of paper packets is garbage. Flat, tasteless, texture-less and drowned in sugar and preservatives, it lacks the very essence that is oatmeal. Oatmeal should be...
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Backcountry Max Patch Mac and Cheese Recipe
A delicious and easy to prepare variation of the classic american mac and cheese recipe streamlined for flavor, nutrition and ease of cooking; This recipe swaps time and fuel consuming macaroni noodles...
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How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
It’s easily overwhelming; With so many options, brands, designs and an entire book full of terminology, the simply act of choosing a tent can become nearly impossible. This guide is designed to...
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