Recently, Randall Olson, a well-known data analyst, plotted the most efficient “Great American Road Trip” using an algorithm he designed to “find Waldo” as quickly as possible. In a nutshell, the algorithm finds the most direct route between a specific … Read More

Every year, my current school sends its 9th class for a week long trip to San Miguel Escobar in Guatemala. I was lucky enough to go last year and have been chosen to go again this year. While this is … Read More

This walk is the reason why I am going to Europe this time around. My dad has been fantasizing about this walk for decades. I feel blessed that I will be able to share it with him! He is one … Read More

Growing up I always associated wool with itchy sweaters, overheating feet, and baggy garments built for box people. All of that changed when I was first introduced to the wonders of merino wool by Icebreaker and Smartwool. I scored my … Read More

When I think about a do-all pant, I imagine myself bungee jumping, rock climbing, sledding, handstand walking, sky diving, running, yoga, back squatting, cooking, kneeling, dancing, and anything else life throws my direction. Basically being Mr. Fancy Pants from that … Read More

I knew I would come across this shoe at one point or another. In my mind, the Speedcross line of trail running shoe has always felt like the badass trail shredder that Salomon has to offer. Whether or not it … Read More

These shoes, or the previous version (and the version before that), have been my main shoe for about the last 4 years. I picked them up as I was transitioning away from barefoot running. I couldn’t actually run barefoot in … Read More

There comes a time in any outdoor-oriented persons life where they realize they need to have all the gear required for extended solo travel. Any gear suited to this purpose needs to be lightweight, efficient, durable, dependable, and compact. No … Read More

When I first came across the Nemo Gogo Elite, I was stunned. I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea of a tent with an inflatable frame that packed down to the size of a grapefruit. What?!? It literally blew … Read More

Regardless of whether you are cycling, kayaking, or backpacking, it is always nice to have a nice insulated sleeping pad to curl up on after a long day. As with any piece of gear, you have to take into account … Read More

Your sleeping bag is your happy place. You curl up in it at night and dream of peanut butter, massages, and a cold beer. Picking your bag, therefore, is a very important process. Much of the process boils down to … Read More

I am not generally someone who embraces luxury when it is heavy or in any way unnecessary. I don’t pack a french press into the backcountry or a full towel for any kind of travel. The wonderful thing about the … Read More