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  • Picking a Pack Type and Size

    Welcome Hikers, Today I want to discuss what you should look for when deciding on what type of bag you need to carry your gear. First, use what you already have available. The idea is to get people outdoors while being safe. In the guide, I listed a few options for bags that can be…

  • Creating Responsibly While Outdoors

    Welcome Hikers, Today I want to discuss a coalition that was created during the pandemic. The Recreate Responsibly Coalition. According to their mission statement on their website, “The Recreate Responsibly Coalition aspires for everyone to have a holistic outdoor experience by advancing all aspects of responsible recreation: keeping yourself, others, and outdoor places safe; accessing…

  • Leave No Trace and Safety

    Welcome Hikers, Today I want to talk about Leave No Trace, not the job tail-end Charlie has in your overland formation, but the basic principles that will help keep you and nature safe on our trips. I’m talking about Leave No Trace principles. While Leave No Trace has different applications for military and civilian use,…

  • Choosing your Footwear

    Welcome hikers Today we’re going to continue discussing outerwear, this time our shoes or boots. If you’re like me,  the first question that comes to mind when looking for a new pair of shoes is what shoes do I need?  Not an easy answer with so many options, but we can break it down to…

  • Tailoring your Outdoor Essentials

    Welcome Hikers, The most significant sign that you are carrying too much stuff in your backpack while out in the woods is that you focus more on how uncomfortable you feel than the beauty of your surroundings. While it’s nice to be able to carry everything but the kitchen sink with you on a trip…

  • Protection from the Elements

    Welcome Hikers, Gather around the campfire and let me tell you a story or two…   Many years ago I was stationed in Frankfurt Germany,  and we would go to the Armed Forces Recreation Center at Lake Chiemsee in Bavaria and use the lake for training. This particular morning, we are outside starting to get our…