“Off-Season” Training for Outdoor Adventures

First of all, there’s no such thing as the off season in my book. There’s either outdoor sports I prefer or outdoor sports that are only slightly less fun. If you’re lucky enough to live in a climate where there is no winter, then this article won’t be as much use to you, however, I intend to focus mainly on injury prevention which is widely applicable.

Backpacking Gear For Beginners Part 5: Packs, Bags, Pads, and Poles

Welcome to part 5 of my beginners backpacking series. In Part 4 we discussed the tools used in the camp kitchen to filter water and cook our food. In this episode we’ll talk about our sleep system, backpacks, and the ever controversial trekking poles: useless or a lifesaver? These items also are very much dependent on personal choice and preference so I’ll just lay out the facts and leave the rest up to you! As always, look for “The Quick and Dirt” for my basic no frills recommendation, but keep reading  The Nuts and Bolts if you want more information.

Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Part 3: Shelters

Now that we are through the less fun, but probably more important subjects of footwear and clothing, lets go through some of the rest of the gear you need to safely navigate the backcountry. Here in Part 3, I’ll discuss the various types of backacking shelters and their various advantages and disadvantages. Just look for “The Quick and Dirty” if you’re in a hurry, if you want to learn the ins and outs of backpacking shelters just keep reading The Nuts and Bolts!

Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Part 2: Clothing

Welcome to Backpacking Gear for Beginners part 2. In Part 1 we discussed the best way to go about choosing footwear, which was pretty subjective and based on preference and the types of terrain you’ll encounter. This time we are going to discuss a backpacking layering system for clothing. As always, if you want quick and easy information just look for “The Quick and Dirty” and keep reading the Nuts and Bolts for more details!

Backpacking Gear for Beginners: Part 1: Introduction and Footwear

Welcome to my beginners backpacking gear series! In each episode, I’ll be discussing each gear item needed for backpacking in depth. I will also provide some of my favorite brands and recommendations on what to buy. If you want quick and dirty advice just scroll down until you see “The Quick and Dirty” in bold and ignore the rest. If you want details and my reasoning keep on reading the Nuts and Bolts!

Thanks for reading and I hope you find what you’re looking for!