The Best Running Gear for Men – My Personal Recommendations

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!Running is an excellent way to stay in shape while traveling precisely because you don’t need much gear and it can be done anywhere and everywhere. You really don’t need anything more than shoes and …

Is an REI membership worth it? 7 Reasons you should join, and all the member benefits you get in return...

Is an REI Membership Worth It? 7 Reasons to Join Today

People new to the outdoor world of climbing, hiking, backpacking, and beyond, often ask: is an REI membership worth it? For me, I think that the benefits that come with membership and for such a cheap price, make it an absolute no-brainer. But we’ll talk about some of the main reasons you may want to consider an REI membership as …

How to make the world's best cup of coffee while camping, traveling, or at home.

The Best Camping Coffee Maker: How to Make Coffee When Camping

I don’t know about you, but I need a great cup of coffee to get me going in the morning, it doesn’t matter whether I’m camping or not. So what’s a born and raised Pacific Northwesterner supposed to do when looking for the best camping coffee maker? Well, after much search and trial and error, here is my solution to …

What to Pack for a Trek: The Ultimate Trekking Packing List

If you’re new to the world of trekking or multi-day hikes, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide on what to buy or bring, and that’s where the benefit of a trekking packing list comes in. You might also be asking yourself the following: “Am I packing too much?” “Will I be able to carry it all?” “How …

7 Awesome Products for Life on the Road

7 Awesome Road Trip Products for Life on the Road

I’ve been living in my awesome truck setup for a while now, and I’m definitely starting to get a clearer picture of which items I brought along that I truly like, use frequently, and have really proved their worth over time on the road. This article is about those particular road trip products that are surprisingly useful to have for …

BioLite SolarPanel 5+ Unboxing and First Impressions

The folks at BioLite reached out to me and asked me to take a look at their new BioLite SolarPanel 5+. After a bit of delay in shipping and customs, it actually arrived here in Medellin, Colombia… I’m always surprised when things make it here, hah. I decided to put together a quick unboxing and impressions video as I used …

DIY Pot and Insulated Coozy

DIY Dirtbag Insulated Bowl for Camping and Backpacking

A quick, easy, and cheap way to make a DIY insulated bowl for camping and backpacking, which will keep your food hotter for longer, waste less fuel, and hopefully avoid having to eat those crunchy bits you sometimes get!