There are two things I can’t stand, within the context of this article, when I’m on a backpacking trip: being hungry and returning home with food left over. A good backpacking meal plan can solve both.
The first one probably sounds pretty straightforward. Being hungry sucks. Everyone knows and u…
If you’ve ever run out of water on a hike, you’re not alone, and you know how scary it can be to face miles or hours without a sip.
In December 2014, I set out to hike the California Riding & Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree from Blackrock Canyon to Juniper Flats and back. The 36 mile out and back …
Over the last couple of years I have been working on putting together an effective cold weather clothing system. It’s a work in progress that continues to evolve as I gain more experience.
The honest truth is that I’m a native of San Diego, and I spent my winters as a kid surfing rather tha…
After a night of desert shenanigans involving flaming Roman candles a few weeks ago my favorite North Face puffer jacket is in need of some light repair.
Thank the gear gods for Tenacious Tape. This stuff is like gold on and off the trail!
In this quick “how-to,” I’ll show you how t…
Whether you’re new to hiking and camping or just starting out, chances are you’re familiar with the term, “Leave no trace.”
So what exactly does it mean to leave no trace?
The answer to that question seems straightforward, and for the most part it is, but there are a few details you may not have consider…
Our body’s are amazing organisms with a remarkable sense of self-preservation, but they’re only able to manage heat transfer to a point. In a wilderness survival situation, understanding the 5 methods of heat transfer could prevent the very real possibility of experiencing proble…
For those of us who enjoy heading out into the wilderness, snake encounters are a fact of life. The good news is that the chance of being bitten by a venomous snake is very low, while the likelihood of surviving a bite is extremely high. According to the CDC, “It has been estimated that 7,000–8,000 peopl…
