Mid September 2018 This past weekend I went to Idaho for the first time since I blew through it on … More
Author: DouchePacker
Loowit Trail Trip Report July 2018: Late July Water Source Map
This past weekend I completed the 31-mile Loowit Trail around Mt St Helens. I started and completed my loop using … More
Destroying Buschcrafter Shelters: A How-to Guide
BuschCrafter shelters built from live cut trees are bad, and should be destroyed every time you see one. These shelters … More
Broken Top Loop: Shelter Failure and Off Trail Fun
It turns out you can learn a lot in a 27 hour trip. This past weekend we settled on the … More
Bikepacking on the Oregon Desert Trail
A yearly tradition for me is to hike a section of the Oregon Desert Trail. Last year when I was … More
How to Commandeer Your Uncooperative Pulk
A pulk is an awesome way to enjoy winter backpacking, but it can be a pain in the ass to … More
Klickitat Trail Bikepacking Trip
Last year I wanted to do more bike trips but never really got around to it. I’ve had hankering to … More
A Jaunt up on Mt Hood
Since last fall I haven’t been able to get outdoors very much as we’d been on the housing search. I … More
Are Instagram and Social Media Ruining the Wilderness?
Check out this article in Trail Groove Magazine by Paul Magnanti, creator of PMAGS.com. It’s an excellent article about Social Media … More
2017 in Review: A Piece of Shit Year with a Silver Lining
If there was a shittier year than 2016, it was 2017. If there was a better year for me personally … More