Backcountry Skills & Field Craft
Trail conditioning, blister taping, gear maintenance, weather forecasting, and field photography.
Foot Care and Blister Prevention: Leukotape, ENGO Patches, and Toe Socks
Foot Care and Blister Prevention: Leukotape, ENGO Patches, and Toe Socks: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Barometric Pressure and Weather Forecasting on Trail with Altimeter Watches
Barometric Pressure and Weather Forecasting on Trail with Altimeter Watches: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Hiking Training Regimen: Stair Climbers, Weighted Rucks, and Eccentric Leg Work
Hiking Training Regimen: Stair Climbers, Weighted Rucks, and Eccentric Leg Work: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Backcountry Photography: Carrying Mirrorless Cameras on Backpack Shoulder Straps
Backcountry Photography: Carrying Mirrorless Cameras on Backpack Shoulder Straps: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Power Management on Long Trails: 10,000mAh Power Banks vs Solar Panels
Power Management on Long Trails: 10,000mAh Power Banks vs Solar Panels: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Campsite Selection: Avoiding Widowmakers, Cold Air Drainage, and Runoff Channels
Campsite Selection: Avoiding Widowmakers, Cold Air Drainage, and Runoff Channels: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Washing and Restoring DWR (Durable Water Repellent) Coatings on Waterproof Shells
Washing and Restoring DWR (Durable Water Repellent) Coatings on Waterproof Shells: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Proper Down Sleeping Bag Laundering: Nikwax Down Wash and Tennis Ball Drying
Proper Down Sleeping Bag Laundering: Nikwax Down Wash and Tennis Ball Drying: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Managing Trail Hygiene: Bidet Bottles, Alcohol Gel, and Wilderness Sponge Baths
Managing Trail Hygiene: Bidet Bottles, Alcohol Gel, and Wilderness Sponge Baths: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Post-Trail Depression: Overcoming the Mental Re-Entry into Modern Society
Post-Trail Depression: Overcoming the Mental Re-Entry into Modern Society: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Zero-Day vs Nero-Day Optimization in Trail Towns: Laundry, Rest, and Resupply
Zero-Day vs Nero-Day Optimization in Trail Towns: Laundry, Rest, and Resupply: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Crampons vs Microspikes: When to Pack Traction for Early Season Snow
Crampons vs Microspikes: When to Pack Traction for Early Season Snow: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Ice Axe Self-Arrest Technique: Stopping Glissade Falls on Steep Snow Slopes
Ice Axe Self-Arrest Technique: Stopping Glissade Falls on Steep Snow Slopes: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Stretching and Yoga Routines for Long-Distance Hikers: Calves, IT Bands, and Glutes
Stretching and Yoga Routines for Long-Distance Hikers: Calves, IT Bands, and Glutes: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Managing Battery Life on Phones and GPS in Sub-Zero Weather
Managing Battery Life on Phones and GPS in Sub-Zero Weather: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Field Stitching Backpack Seams and Replacing Broken Buckles on the Trail
Field Stitching Backpack Seams and Replacing Broken Buckles on the Trail: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Wilderness Ethics: Drone Regulations, Sound Pollution, and Group Sizes
Wilderness Ethics: Drone Regulations, Sound Pollution, and Group Sizes: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Backcountry Solo Hiking Psychology: Embracing Solitude and Conquering Fear
Backcountry Solo Hiking Psychology: Embracing Solitude and Conquering Fear: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
Hammock Camping Systems: Underquilts, Ridgelines, and Tree Hugger Straps
Hammock Camping Systems: Underquilts, Ridgelines, and Tree Hugger Straps: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.
The Master Thru-Hiker's Checklist: 50 Habits of Successful 2,000-Mile Finishers
The Master Thru-Hiker's Checklist: 50 Habits of Successful 2,000-Mile Finishers: In-depth tutorial, tactical steps, and practical best practices.