Back Woods Self Defense
There is a wide range of opinions and a significant divide between well meaning and reasonable persons about whether to carry a gun in the back country. Without going into a lot of detail I prefer to carry a concealed weapon almost all the time - even at home, work…
MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe stove
Mountain Safety Research is one of the premier outdoor gear companies in the world. Their canister gas stoves are considered to be among, if not the, best. One of their most popular models is the Pocket Rocket. This stove is not their hottest, or biggest, or most rugged. The popularity…
Through Hikers Preferences
Most hikers and campers have many favorite items they use, which are not big and obvious, like a pack or tent, but important non-the-less. I have recenlty researched and read articles and videos by people who have backpacked many thousands of miles, such as through hikes on the Appalachian Trail,…
Luddite
In hiking, camping and backpacking there is a constant trade-off between pieces of gear to carry. Like most things in life, there are few [if any?] perfect answers. Most of the tradeoffs deal with size, weight, functionality and dependability. The more comfortable and functional it is, then the heavier and…