Ever feel like you should have gone on a weekend trip but didn't because you were exhausted from the work week? My take on persevering to get to your weekend adventure.
Gear Review – GoPro batteries from Artman
GoPro Batteries This is a not-so-exciting topic, but it's an important one if you want to ensure you capture unique moments hiking for hours or days at a time. I have been using the GoPro Hero7 Black for about 2 years now. It's a nice little camera for "action" shooting. Although the first time I …
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Waymarked Trails – The best free trail data on the web
It's the best (and easiest to use) trail data that is completely free to use and download. You haven't heard of it? Well allow me to introduce you. Disclaimer: All of the screenshots provided are from the Waymarked Trails website and I do not claim ownership of any of their content. I am merely a …
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Gear Review – Surly Troll
A review of the Surly Troll steel-frame touring bike and all of its wonderful features.
If 2020 was bad, 2021 should be better…right?
My two cents on how to actively make 2021 a better year.
Gear Review – Sawyer Products One Gallon Gravity Water Filtration System
That's a mouthful! The Sawyer Gravity Water Filter system is a great lightweight, functional, and affordable water filtration system for backpacking and other outdoor activities that may take you more than a day to accomplish. Skip to the bottom of the page to see the ratings The Sawyer One Gallon Gravity Water Filtration System comes …
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I thought I would make it here eventually
Exploring the world starts off with an idea: where do I go? What do I want to see? What will I experience? Sometimes it doesn't work out the first time.
Coronavirus Silver Linings
With everyone stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, I see several silver linings to the global "shut-down". All challenges present opportunities. Even being trapped in your neighborhood can lead to an excellent outdoor adventure...maybe in a few months.
iOverlander – How to find a place to stay on the fly
This post is about the iOverlander App. It is the best tool I know of that finds you free or very cheap places to stay when traveling and exploring the outdoors. It's geared toward RV travel, but it can be very useful for finding places when traveling by car, van, bike, or even walking. Many …
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Why go outside in the cold?
Recently I started working a job where I get to be outside most of the day. One thing I noticed is that working outside makes me much happier. Perhaps the high amount of sunlight is preventing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which I believe impacted me in my last office job. I have heard that SAD …
Gear Review – Tepui Ayer 2 Roof Top Tent
A review of the Tepui Ayer 2 Roof Top Tent (RTT) including a breakdown of the durability of components, functionality of key features, where to buy, and where the tent was put to use.
Wild Fall Harvest
Finding edible native plants to eat (foraging) can be a valuable skill. Identifying edible fruits, nuts, and fungi can add something special to your next hike, even if you don't plan to eat them. Here are some suggestions for a few edible plants found around the Mid-Atlantic.
