DIYlive: Making A X-Pac Wallet
I just live streamed an X-Pac wallet build! The live stream is over, but the content is still available as a video below. I'm hoping to do more live streaming in the future, so let me know if you're…
Page Update: Current Gear
It seems that these days, my backpacking gear is in a constant state of flux. Between testing gear for reviews and trying out my latest DIY projects, the contents of my backpack is often quite…
Make your own DIY climbing board
Being less active outside throughout most of this winter has left me in serious need of some decent exercise and a way to keep in climbing shape. And while I would love to build a small wall in my…
How To Size & Buy A Backpacking Quilt – Guest Post on Massdrop.com
Once again, I've made a guest post over on Massdrop.com. This time I'm focusing on how to properly size and eventually buy a quilt for backpacking. One of the biggest questions I get now (especially…
The Ultimate Ultralight Kitchen – Only 4 oz!
When I'm not on trail, my mind is... I often find it wondering why I'm not out hiking all day every day, coming up with ideas for new pieces of gear and DIY projects, and figuring out ways to improve…
On umbrellas & rain skirts and why you should try hiking with them – Massdrop.com blog post
Recently I posted a guest-article on Massdrop.com's ultralight talk forum. It focuses on using umbrellas and rain skirts on trail and the plethora of benefits that this system offers. Check out this…
The $20, 1lb. Ultralight Down Summer Quilt – A Gear Review/DIY Tutorial
Though I tend to be quite picky about the quality and reliability of the gear I take with me into the backcountry, there is a side of me that loves finding decent gear on the cheap. While it may be…
Klymit x Massdrop Ultra Light Static V Insulated Sleeping Pad – Gear Review
Recently, the community based gear purchasing site known as Massdrop has been releasing some interesting new products based on feedback from the ultralight and hiking communities. The latest product…
Can you hear that? – Better audio equipment is here, thanks to my Patrons!
Having decent audio in my videos has always been a goal of mine, and up until now it has been lacking. Being able to hear the true sounds of the natural places I adventure, the steady din of hiking…