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Book Review: I HIKE by Lawton “Disco” Grinter
Lawton "Disco" Grinter, best known in thru-hiking circles for producing The Walkumentary, has written about his ten-thousand miles of hiking. Rather than a traditional thru-hike narrative about a journey, it is a collection of short vignettes from his many years and miles spent on the long trails. Many books about the thru-hiking experience follow [...]
The Joy of Car Camping – Base Camping for the active outdoors person
An article on how to enjoy and prepare for car camping. This article has an emphasis on car camping with a healthy dose of outdoor activity during the day. A gear and equipment list for camping is included.
Replacement Insoles: A simple change with a big difference
Replacing the factory insoles with something new is a trick many experienced backpackers know about. But not everyone does. Here's why it should be done. As much as I love spending all my free time outside, even I have to pay the bills. I'm in transition, but currently I am working at the occupation [...]
Gear Review: Champion C9 Clothing (Target)
Outdoor clothing can be expensive. When a brand of clothing is that is inexpensive, functional and durable it is rare and wonderful find. And for me, the brand of clothing that fits that criteria is the Champion C9 brand found at Target. Outdoor clothing is often expensive. A synthetic t-shirt from well known outdoor [...]
Wilderness First Aid : An Ultralighter’s View
Wilderness First Aid is a basic certification for the assessing, treating and stabilizing of a person's injuries in the backcountry. But how does the (sometimes) gear and equipment focused backcountry medicine co-exist with a more minimalist view? Here is my own take. In anticipation of assisting as a guide, I earned both my [...]