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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Tailoring your Mobile Studio
Welcome Hikers, How big do you prefer to work? This is the first question to ask yourself when building your mobile studio. If you are looking for quick recommendations they are listed with the section titles. Let’s look at some options and recommendations. Watercolor Paper 140lb, Acid-free, 100% cotton,...