South Africa 2023 Trip Report by James Lamers
My partner Kalysha’s academic work in the field of HIV research has brought her to South Africa every summer for the last few years. She had been asking me to join her ever since we moved in togeth...
Cloud Peak Wilderness Trip Report by Francisco Miller
For a bit of background, I currently find myself traveling across the country with my girlfriend Elise in my 1990 Ford campervan, with the plan to hike, backpack, and climb across the Northwest. O...
6 Reasons to Pack Out Your Dirty Toilet Paper by Mandy "Veggie" Redpath
Let’s face it…it always sucks to arrive at a trailhead and see little bits of white and brown for the first quarter mile. As outdoor spaces get a usage boost, they become a casualty of toilet pa...
Choosing and Using the Right Sleeping Bag by Jim Sutherland
I have created this video to share my experiences when choosing the right sleeping bag. Six different bags are described, and their pros/cons are discussed based on what I have found from using th...
I needed something remote. Something that brought me to places that I didn’t even know about in an area that I’ve hiked a lot. The Grand Enchantment “Trail” scratched that itch this spring.
SMD packing pods review by Jim Sutherland
In any one week, I can switch items of gear from one pack to another depending upon what kind of riding I am doing, e.g. local trail riding for an hour or so on my mountain bike, longer rides away...