One Good Looking Pack! I may have just retired my old Talon 22, but I alrEady have many things to say about the newer version. I can’t say that I have tested a wide variety of day packs, but I … Read More

Having a lightweight day pack makes any adventure more accessible, comfortable, and possible. Most people tend to travel with a big backpack, a large duffel, or a rolling suitcase, but when you hit the trail for a day hike or … Read More

There really isn’t that much to say about the Petzl e+LITE, other than that it is friggin’ tiny. It is a pint-sized, $30 headlamp that you can always bring with you. In the end, that’s what is most important, that you … Read More

Since its birth in 1982, the MSR Whisperlite has been the staple backcountry stove in the outdoor adventure industry. Many of the leading outdoor education schools, like NOLS, swear by this trusty little stove. It isn’t necessarily the most lightweight, … Read More

The month of March was without any new plastics. Tough, eye-opening, but definitely worthwhile. April is about new beginnings. The warm rains bring life to the budding flowers, students begin their final quarter of study, and a many leafy greens … Read More

Even though I will not set sail across America for many months, I have started my search for a suitable car/home for my time on the road. Initially, I gravitated towards the Subaru Outback. It is a solid car that could … Read More

I think it probably goes without saying that trying to live a life sans-plastique is very difficult in this day and age. My goal for the month of March was to not use or buy any new plastic. I could use plastic … Read More

Every year, the CrossFit Open rolls around to find out who are the strongest, fastest, and most badass athletes in the world of CrossFit. For those of us who don’t necessarily fit that description, it is an opportunity for 270,000 … Read More

As I transition away from synthetic hygiene or food products, I am constantly reminded of a glaring contradiction in my own consumer history: My gear. There are certain companies in the outdoor tech industry that have an environmentally-focused conscience. Patagonia, … Read More

I’m pretty sure that I haven’t figured out how to make the perfect cup of coffee yet, but I have figured out how to make a plastic-free cup of coffee. As part of my monthly promise, I have tried to … Read More

Even though it wasn’t necessarily in my game plan when Saturday ended, Sunday ended up being a day dedicated to the culinary arts. In fact, the whole weekend kind of was… From biscuits, to brussels sprouts, to lentil, kale salads, … Read More

What is it about Sundays that makes you want to curl up with a book, a cup of coffee and do absolutely nothing? This morning, I woke up, made coffee, cooked up some sweet potatoes and seitan, turned on a documentary, and … Read More