Have you ever found yourself pressed for time, but itching to get out on an epic adventure? Let me introduce you to fastpacking. Fastpacking beautifully blen...

When I'm out backpacking, whether I'm solo or with a group, I like to follow a well-defined routine when I arrive at camp. By creating and following one, I a...

A good sleeping bag will only get you so far. In addition to a bag, I share tips and methods I use for sleeping warm and comfortably during winter backpackin...

Packing the Ten Essentials for any trip is a good habit to have. Even if you are going for a simple day hike, kayaking in a nearby lake or snowshoeing in the...

The video above shares a look at three lightweight water filters suitable for many outdoor adventures as well as seeing each in use on the trail. #backpackin...

Packing a backpack properly has many benefits that can help your trip more fun and enjoyable. In the video above, I break down the science of packing a backp...

Packs should always be picked last before each trip. To do so beforehand would be like moving a couch into a room without measuring the space first. Once you...

When I'm out on backpacking trips, I always like to carry a couple of navigation tools with me. Whether hiking on-trail or off-trail these tools help me (or ...

Growing up in the Boy Scouts and even when I started guiding client trips, a 50 +/- lb pack on my back was the norm. As technologies have advanced and I have...

Despite how we may feel while out exerting ourselves during the winter, staying properly hydrated is just as important as in the summer months. Believe it or...