When it comes to chainsaws the rivalry between Stihl and Husqvarna is the stuff of legend. It’s like the Hatfields and McCoys, but with more gasoline and fewer feuds (hopefully). Both brands have die hard fans who’ll defend their favorite saw like it’s a member of the family. But which one reigns supreme? Let’s dive…
One of the most common questions I get is: “Dude, why are you wearing a chest rig?” It’s a fair question, especially since most backcountry or wilderness backpackers don’t use one and probably never will. To be clear, I don’t always wear a chest rig on my camping trips, but there are specific situations where it becomes…
I was excited to head up to the survival shelter this past weekend. From a distance, the surrounding mountains looked like they’d been dusted with a perfect blanket of snow… just the kind of winter wonderland I’d been waiting for. But as I got closer to the shelter reality hit, the snow line was about 1,000…
I’ll admit it I am a huge fan of the white stuff. Snow season is my time to shift gears, embrace new challenges and test my limits. With winter knocking at the door, I’ve been racing to finish my winter survival shelter before the first flakes start falling. And trust me, it could happen any…
This trip was all about pushing limits both mine and my gear’s. The terrain was rough and I’d made the ambitious decision to summit with my mountain bike. That meant keeping my load as light and compact as possible because yes, I’d be carrying my bike up the mountain at times. Oh, and sleeping arrangements?…
I’m always amazed by the lengths mountain goats will go to for a good patch of salty rock. These areas, often called mineral licks or natural licks, are like all-you-can-eat buffets for goats, providing essential nutrients like sodium, calcium, iron, and zinc. And let’s be honest, if I had to scale a cliff face for…
