Where to Stay in Mammoth Lakes, California (2026)
Deciding where to stay in Mammoth Lakes can make all the difference your Eastern Sierra trip. Whether you’re looking for an […]
Tag: Tips
Sticky Tent Rainfly Fix: Using Nikwax to Reproof Your Tent
If you have a sticky tent rainfly that has started sticking to itself, you may be wondering if it can be […]
22L Overnight Backpacking: Gear List + Packing Guide
22L overnight backpacking is plenty for the kind of summer overnight trips I take in the Mojave Desert. I usually hike […]
Exped MegaMat Max Sleeping Pad Review. Is It Worth it?
If you want the best night’s sleep while car camping, the Exped MegaMat Max sleeping pad (LXW dimensions: 77.6 x 30.3 […]
My Complete Outdoor Gear List (Updated 2026)
This outdoor gear list is the result of six years of hard, real-world testing on the trail and at camp, helping […]
How to Save Money on Outdoor Gear with Amazon
Hiking and backpacking gear gets expensive fast, and Amazon Haul is the budget shopping storefront that’s quietly become […]
Things to Do in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is one of the Southwest’s most underrated parks, and that’s exactly what makes it […]
Outdoorsy Van Rental Review: First Vanlife Experience
A little over a year ago, a camping trip through the Death Valley backcountry with friends in truck campers and […]
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 Review
The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 has spent more than 18 months with me on day hikes, photography trips, and even […]