1 year Review of the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon Most places I backpack do not have cell phone service. … More
Tag: backcountry safety
A Hellatious Night In Badger Creek Wilderness
This past weekend we returned to Badger Creek Wilderness for an overnight. Our goal was a nice and easy loop, … More
Calling off a Trip
I had a nice trip planned to do a loop in Mt Margaret Wilderness this weekend. My goal was to … More
Wilderness First Aid with NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute
Over the past few years, Ive become more cautious about my safety while backpacking. Ive had an allergic reaction to … More
Three Popular (legal) Drugs for Backpacking: An Overview
Pain, boredom, soul-crushing loneliness. These are just a few of the problems on the trail that we can ameliorate using … More
Quick and Dirty Guide to Making a Map in Caltopo: A Tutorial on How to Use Caltopo
If you find this tutorial helpful, consider supporting me on Patreon and get entered to win a prize if you contribute on … More
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
