Allergies in the Backcountry: Don’t fuck around

Recently I saw a post about someone looking for ultralight options for Epipens. There aren’t any. Furthermore, weight should not … More

Backpackers vs. Hunters Part 2 (A Lesson in Stereotypes)

I had never seen people more surprised to see me, but we had found their spot right at nightfall. Well, … More

One thing I despise is overpriced yuppie outdoor gear. The price of gear is intimidating and keeps people out of starting … More

Unbeknownst to us, we decided to backpack up to Mt Jefferson in the middle of Oregon’s unbelievably short deer season. … More

On my last trip a week ago, I discovered a problem with my Gregory Z55 that I bought in 2009 … More

Before the heat of summer sets in, I wanted to backpack out in the desert for a change. I’d seen … More

Admittedly, Ive been very curious about using tarps as shelters while backpacking. I could never really take the plunge though. … More

Spring is definitely here. I was in this spot two weeks ago and the moss was in full fluff mode, … More