Dirt and Tree Sap
On this channel I take you on my hiking adventures as I explore deep into the backcountry. Traversing many miles with only what is in my backpack to eventually stop, set up camp, and be alone in my thoughts is one of the most therapeutic activities I can think of. With that comes putting gear through many tests - some items remain and others get scrapped. Either way, I find it valuable to talk about each piece of gear and what I've learned along the way, so you, the amazing community of backcountry backpackers, can find something valuable to help you get out on trail more. My goal is to help you elevate every experience you have while in the backcountry. Let’s do this!
7 Backpacking Gear Choices I Wish I Hadn’t Changed
My First Thru-Hike Failed! What went wrong.
Water Filter Failed While Backpacking and How to Prevent It!
Will This Backpacking Food Keep Me Going on My First Thru‑Hike?
Backpacking Gear for My First Thru Hike—What Did I Get Wrong?
Possibly the Single Best Tip for Backpacking the Highline Trail
Backpacking with a Hammock? Don’t Skip This Ridgeline Trick!
The #1 Hammock Setup Mistake People Make When Backpacking!
This HORRIBLE Practice Some Backpackers Do MUST STOP!
My Secret to MORE Therapeutic & Meditative Backpacking Experiences!
Maximize your Backpacking Experiences using the One-Night Method!
Why I Switched to a Tenkara Rod for Backpacking
I Switched from Hammock to Tent and Here's What Happened
Finally! Solo Backpacking Again after a Brutal Injury!
Did I find the perfect trowel for digging catholes when backpacking?
STOP forgetting backpacking gear with THIS system!
Take or Toss? Is this backpacking chair worth it?
3 EASY ways to significantly REDUCE backpack weight for almost $0
WARNING! These 5 habits will CHANGE your backpacking experience!
Gear and tips that will help any backpacker - EXPERIENCED or BEGINNER!
Backpacking with my daughter in the snow!
Why you SHOULD carry a knife when backpacking!
Backpacking with a HOT TENT STOVE in a snow shelter!
A Backpacking Quilt that Exceeds Expectations!
No Fuel, No Problem! This stove is all the fuel you'll need!
FROZEN at 7 degrees in a snow shelter while testing a backpacking top quilt!
5 knots that will change your backpacking experience FOREVER!
3 backpacking gear items that are ABSOLUTELY WORTH the extra ounces!
I Survived a Night in this Snow Shelter with Only a Tarp Over My Head!
Winter Backpacking, NO tent, ONLY a tarp in freezing temps!