I’ve been on a lot of whitewater rafting trips, and the number one question I get from someone planning their first trip is “what do you wear white water rafting?” As a hiker, camper, and kayaker, I own a lot of outdoor clothing that can transition from hiking to kayaking to whitewater rafting, so it’s …
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Hiking Essentials: What to Pack for a Day Hike
Hiking is one of my favorite things in the world. Nothing relaxes and calms the mind like a stroll along a trail, taking in the sunshine and surroundings. Or strolling through a dripping rainforest. You don’t have to visit a National Park or faraway place to enjoy a hike; chances are, there’s a nice forest …
Easy Backpacking Meals
One of the most frequent questions I get when I go on a backcountry camping trip is “What do you eat?” Backcountry camping meals have come a long way since the Boy Scouts carried a can of stew and a can opener into the woods. You’d be amazed at the popular freeze-dried meals you can …


