LIGHT & ULTRALIGHT BACKPACKING

When I was growing up, I was always at the front or back of the line in school when headed out for recess.   When picking sports teams, e...

Ever heard of County Comm ?  I’ve purchased a handful of things from them over the last three years and they never cease to amaze me ...

In December I wrote an article about Dave Collins of CleverHiker.com from Portland Oregon who was working on a series of tutorial videos...

Looking for possibly the smallest and lightest whistle on the market?   Well, check out the Titanium Whistle by 4Sevens.    It is an inv...

I’ve been looking at getting out a bit more in the summer months and decided to look for a dedicated breathable trail shoe.   In 200...

Last week my wife and I made our annual 5-hour pilgrimage to Trail Day in Damascus Virginia.  Reflecting on nearly 10 years worth ...

Introduction to lightweight backpacking is often an eye-opening experience. I recall my own transformation which was through reading and s...