Has social media claimed another outdoor destination? Pennsylvania’s popular Glen Onoko waterfalls are now CLOSED to the public indefinitely. Visitors have been enjoying the falls for many lifetimes, but today this classic hike comes with a trespassing fine. Announced in mid-April of 2019, the site was officially closed on May 1st. The closure was first […]
Millennial Hikers: Will You Stop Geotagging Your Instagram Selfies?
Isn’t it disgusting when industrial tourism invades your favorite places?
Do you struggle with the conflicting desires of protecting the outdoors and sharing your experiences?
If so, you’re not alone.
WARNING: Thru-Hiking is Terrible for Your Health
Have you seen all the articles saying how wonderful hiking is for your health?
It literally changes our brains!
It’s a wonder drug!
Doctors are prescribing it!
Reduce Your Pack Weight in 4 Easy Steps – Destroy a Great Burden
Nobody likes to carry a heavy burden, especially when you’re simply walking into Mordor backpacking for weeks and months at a time.
That heavy pack must be destroyed, and it can be done through a craft that we here possess.
Take the first steps toward ultralight backpacking supremacy and lighten your load!
Camera Chart
Here you can compare all of the side-by-side specifications for my favorite hiking cameras. The specs are all factory listings, with the exception of “image quality” and “ease of use.” These are entirely subjective ratings that I’ve assigned on a scale of one through five. For example, “ease of use” relies on the presence of […]