5 Items I'll Be Testing On Trips In 2019
This month kicked off my 3-season guided backpacking trips as well as conditioning for this year's Allegheny 100 Challenge. With multiple...
top of page
Search
Reach Your Summit
Dec 18, 20181 min
Gear Review Video: Ultimate Direction FK Tarp & FK Bivy
A look at two new pieces of gear from Ultimate Direction for 2018. The FK Tarp and FK Bivy. Testing out the tarp and bivy system during a...
216 views0 comments
Mat
Nov 29, 20182 min
Gear Review: Sierra Designs Cloud 35
Earlier this year Sierra Designs put out a new line of sleeping bags that could become a new standard in the outdoor industry. The Cloud...
120 views1 comment
Mat
Jul 18, 20188 min
Fastpacking 101
Have you ever found yourself pressed for time, but itching to get out on an epic adventure? Let me introduce you to fastpacking....
429 views0 comments
Mat
Jul 16, 20181 min
Gear Review: Osprey Levity 45
A closer look at the ultralight Osprey Levity 45 backpack, new for spring 2018. #Osprey #backpackinggear #backpacking #outdoors...
69 views0 comments
Mat
May 26, 20181 min
Allegheny 100 Training Hike: 39.3 Mile LKD Loop & Nine Trails Vest Test
This video is a combination of two trips. The first is a quick 6 mile rainy training hike on part of the LKD Loop where I was eager to...
14 views0 comments
Mat
May 13, 20181 min
25 Mile Day Hike Allegheny 100 Training: Appalachian Trail
In this video, I go over my gear selection, nutrition and hydration for a 25 mile day hike on the Appalachian Trail, followed by sharing...
44 views0 comments
Mat
Apr 21, 20181 min
Gear List For 2018 Allegheny 100 Challenge
In this video, I go over the gear, clothing and footwear that I will be using for the 2018 Allegheny 100 Challenge. I go over each item...
89 views0 comments
Mat
Mar 22, 20184 min
Gear Preview: Osprey Levity 45
The much anticipated Osprey Levity is not a pack for everyone, but for those it is, it could be a game changer. The pack comes in a 60...
247 views0 comments
Reach Your Summit
Jan 29, 20185 min
Gear Comparison: Osprey Exos 58 Previous Gen vs 2018 Updated Model
This Spring Osprey is releasing an updated version of their popular Exos pack. A favorite among the ultralight and thru-hiking...
4,970 views0 comments
Mat
Nov 25, 20171 min
Tips For The Trail: How To Sleep Warm At Camp In The Winter
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...
95 views0 comments
Mat
Nov 13, 20174 min
Gear Review: Patagonia Ascensionist 35L
The Patagonia Ascensionist may have been designed with alpine in mind, but I have found it to be a great lightweight 3-season backpacking...
2,445 views0 comments
Mat
Oct 25, 20171 min
The Ten Essentials (And Beyond)
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...
52 views0 comments
Mat
Sep 27, 20174 min
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 1 Tent
The Mountain Hardwear Ghost UL 1 is a super lightweight 1 person double wall tent with a weight listed at 1 lb 14 oz (tent, rainfly and...
1,393 views0 comments
Mat
Aug 31, 20171 min
Gear Comparison Video: MSR TrailShot vs Katadyn BeFree vs Sawyer Mini Squeeze
The video above shares a look at three lightweight water filters suitable for many outdoor adventures as well as seeing each in use on...
267 views0 comments
Mat
Aug 22, 201724 min
Lightweight 3-Season Backpacking Gear List
With new technologies and innovations gear is always evolving. As I looked back at a post I wrote a year ago, I noticed some of my gear...
179 views0 comments
Mat
Aug 1, 20171 min
Gear Review Video: Sea To Summit Ultralight Hammock
A look at the new 2017 Sea To Summit Ultralight Hammock along with an up close in depth setup. Hammock weight limit is 300 lbs. A warm,...
35 views0 comments
Mat
Apr 28, 20171 min
Gear Review Video: 2017 REI Co-Op Quarter Dome 1 Tent
This video provides a look at the 2017 REI Co-Op Quarter Dome 1 lightweight backpacking tent. River camping at its finest. With the...
209 views0 comments
Mat
Feb 16, 20177 min
Choosing A Shelter
When it comes to shelters there seem to be an unlimited number of options out there, yet the tasks they are designed to handle are the...
11 views0 comments
Mat
Feb 9, 20174 min
Choosing A Cooking System: Part 2
This is the second part of a two part series on cooking systems. In this post I will discuss cookware and utensils. The first part can be...
7 views0 comments
bottom of page