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My son's first backcountry expedition! Mirror Lake and Crater Lake near Lake Granby, Colorado

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Escalante-Grand Staircase via Boulder Mail Trail

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REI Tent Review: Half Dome 2 plus

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New River Gorge National Park and Babcock State Park

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Hummingbird Hammock Review: Light and Luxurious

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Cirque of the Towers: Wyoming's Wind River Range

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Warren Dunes: Glamping with my girl

Glamping may not be the correct word for this adventure, but I took along a few luxury items to make my time in this park feel more like home.I skipped the long hikes and rehydrated backpacking food and replaced it with cast iron skillet meals and skewered ribeye.
Along Michigan's West coast you will find this park. The beautiful sunset along the water cast a deep orange glow on the dunes as the moon dropped behind them in the background. It was the perfect scene to spend a couple of days with my littlest girl.

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My son's first backcountry expedition! Mirror Lake and Crater Lake near Lake Granby, Colorado

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My son's first backcountry expedition! Mirror Lake and Crater Lake near Lake Granby, Colorado

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Greyson, my 5 year old son, went on his first backpacking trip this summer. He hiked like a champ despite his brief bout with the altitude sickness. This was my brother's first trip too and it was fun to watch him and Greyson experience one of my favorite activities together.

Escalante-Grand Staircase via Boulder Mail Trail

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Escalante-Grand Staircase via Boulder Mail Trail

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Our trip this year takes us to the American Southwest as my crew and I travel through Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, and Escalante-Grand Staircase via the Boulder Mail trail. We had incredible views and weather on this trip. Canyon hiking is a new and fun type of hike to me. The canyon walls towered over us as we hiked through an ecosystem nestled close to the banks of the Escalante River.

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REI Tent Review: Half Dome 2 plus

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I have used this tent on three trips for 8 nights. A few of those nights were spent in the rain. One of the most important elements a tent can protect a camper from is the rain. This tent did the job. Check out our trips, thoughts and scenery in this review.

New River Gorge National Park and Babcock State Park

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New River Gorge National Park and Babcock State Park

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This video documents our adventure through America's newest National Park. We spent two nights there and hiked through the endless wall trail and the skyline trail. A great trip for anyone who loves great views!

Hummingbird Hammock Review: Light and Luxurious

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Hummingbird Hammock Review: Light and Luxurious

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As the name suggests, this hammock is as light as a hummingbird. It is compact and lightweight making it perfect for an addition to most packs. I am not an "ultralight" backpacker, but I do like to limit weight when I can. This item lets me have a comfy place to chill for about 8 ounces between the hammock and the pack. As a 220 lb guy, this hammock held up well for my large frame.

Cirque of the Towers: Wyoming's Wind River Range

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Cirque of the Towers: Wyoming's Wind River Range

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This trip goes through the Wind River Range in Wyoming along the Fremont Trail. Sage and I had a rough start thanks to some bad food, but the bug subsided and we saw some incredible mountains and lakes.

Yellowstone: Slough Creek Campground, Old Faithful in and more!

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Yellowstone: Slough Creek Campground, Old Faithful in and more!

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My sisters, my dad, Dan, and I tooled around Yellowstone for a few days. Although it was not the goal, we ended up staying in some nice lodges and I found it very peaceful. But true to form, we wrapped up the trip staying in one of the more secluded campgrounds in the frontcountry of Yellowstone!

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East Rosebud Trail: The Beaten Path

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First time backpackers talk about the struggles backpacking. My family sounded like the great candidates for the job. We encountered mosquitoes immune to deet and permethrin, beautiful sunsets, and frigid lakes in our own National Lampoon's Vacation. Then, if you care, I share a little of our story growing up and how this trip reminded me of my childhood.

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Bishop's Pass 15 Sleeping Bag Review

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I am excited for this video. Without a doubt, this is the best bag I have ever tested. It has a great fit and great loft in the down. However, I do not find a 15 degree sleeping bag useful. I know many people will LOVE this bag if it fits their needs. For my camping, I tend to spend summer months in Western USA terrain where 15 degrees are a rarity even at higher elevations. Mountain Hardware n...

Asheville--Looking Glass Rock, Looking Glass Falls, and more!

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Asheville--Looking Glass Rock, Looking Glass Falls, and more!

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We bounced around Asheville and experienced what Western North Carolina has to offer. We stopped at many breweries like Wicked Weed, Sierra Nevada, Burial, and Green Man. We hit up Looking Glass Rock and Falls for a hike with my wife. We drove the Blue Ridge Parkway and took in the sights. Of course, Lauren's favorite was all the food we ate, including White Duck Taco and Biscuit Head.

Red Rocks Canyon Hike- My First Desert Hike

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Red Rocks Canyon Hike- My First Desert Hike

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I went on a Bachelor Party trip to Las Vegas, but I had to find time to get out. This area was beautiful for hiking. The red rocks and canyons were impressive. I want to go back and do more hiking/backpacking, but I need your input on future desert hikes.

Everything But the Waterfall (almost): Red Buds at Charleston Falls-Kraig Adams Inspired

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Everything But the Waterfall (almost): Red Buds at Charleston Falls-Kraig Adams Inspired

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A few weeks ago I did a Kraig Adams inspired hike through my favorite metropark in Dayton, Ohio... Charleston Falls. However, I have visited the falls numerous times, but I can count on one hand the number of times I ever walked past the falls and into the rest of the park. Spring was the perfect time to explore the rest!

Grayl Geopress water filter might change the way I backpack: So you're going backpacking

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Grayl Geopress water filter might change the way I backpack: So you're going backpacking

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Dangerous Break answer is at the very end. Come along as my family and I meet up with some friends and enjoy a weekend together in a Kentucky Cabin. I am trying out the Grayl Geopress water filter as I search for a better way to filter water. I have used the MSR Hyperflow for 5 years now and I love it, but recently it has slowed down regardless of the backflushing and cartridge replacement. I w...

What order should you pack your Backpack?: So you're going backpacking

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What order should you pack your Backpack?: So you're going backpacking

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Continuing the series we have chosen to cover packing order. Simply put, pack all your gear in the reverse order that you need it. My tent is always the last thing STRAPPED to the outside of my bag. I do this because it allows me to keep my tent up throughout the packing process in case I need shelter, then it is also the first thing set up without needing to unpack anything else from by bag. W...