How to make a rain skirt (step by step) – DIY Gear Tips
Rain skirts are a quick and easy way to keep your shorts dry while hiking in the rain. Far more breathable and at a fraction of the weight of rain pants, they are my go to rain gear for much of the…
Continental Divide Trail – Colorado
This series has been several months in the works now, but alas my final CDT edit is done. Looking through all of my footage from the trail has been both wonderful and horrible. It's wonderful to go…
Respect your elders – The 1983 Kelty Sonora III backpack
Recently a customer at the gear shop I work for, brought in a relic from the early(ish) days of backpacking. He told me of the great adventures he and his Kelty backpack had shared since it's…
Full Granary Canyon – Moab, Utah – Canyoneering Trip Video
This past Memorial Day marked a new chapter for me in my continual exploration of nature. Thanks to some great friends, I was introduced to the world of Canyoneering and am happy to report that I'm…
Continental Divide Trail – Wyoming
Once again, it's time for an edit from the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). This weeks video will focus on the unfathomably gorgeous state of Wyoming. After pushing my way south through Montana and…
How to make a stuff sack (Step by step) – DIY Gear Tips
Though I've done a few tutorials and videos on DIY gear in the past, I'd like to start doing more. With the price of gear creeping ever higher (I'm looking at you Dyneema), a lack of reliable and…
Why you should switch to a backpacking quilt – Ask A Thru Hiker
If you are unfamiliar with my "Ask a thru hiker" series, the basic premise is that I attempt to answer some of the more common questions I receive from various hikers and backpackers. This week I am…
Continental Divide Trail – Montana & Idaho
After hiking northbound on the Continental Divide Trail through New Mexico's rugged and beautiful deserts, I was presented with a challenging choice. Colorado was the next state I was set to conquer,…
Continental Divide Trail – New Mexico
While hiking the Continental Divide Trail this last year, I produced a youtube series (Found here) from the trail, both shot and edited on my iPhone. While I did my best to edit and assemble the…
How to layer rain gear (Like a thru hiker)
If you've seen my video on layering your backpacking clothing like a thru hiker (Found here), you might remember that it was missing some very important essentials: rain gear. This weeks video picks…