It doesn't matter if it's 70F outside, a 40-degree rated bag will never keep me warm. I'm cursed. Maybe it's circulation, or maybe I'm just so calm and relaxed out…
When I started backpacking in certain areas around Seattle that require bear protection, I was originally disappointed. My Bear Vault BV500 added over two and a half pounds to the gear…
On some of your trips, you'll find that the scenery does all the talking for you. You keep your eyes up and stand in awe of something new around every…
But maybe you still shouldn't. Yes, I said it. And I mean it. Sometimes, lying is absolutely the right thing to do. Maybe. I've told this lead-in story before, but…
Short Version: When we needed it most, people stepped up to help. We should do the same if we saw someone in need. The Whole Story: This life lesson took…
In some places, a locking metal box is the only way to keep your food safe. In others, you can do nothing special at all and still wake up to…
Most life lessons I intend to share are lessons I taught to one of my sons. This lesson, however, was taught to me by my middle son Charlie on our…