It’s been a while since I took a few days to just unplug, wander, and explore. This trip was supposed to be all about covering serious mileage on foot, but plot twist I tweaked my ankle on day two. Cue the dramatic music. That little mishap forced me to slow down and stick closer to…
I can’t say enough good things about the Silky Big Boy 2000 Folding Saw, this thing is an absolute beast! Unlike most saws that only cut on the push, the Silky cuts on both the push and the pull, making it ridiculously efficient. Seriously, this saw devours wood like a hot knife through butter. Whether you’re trimming branches,…
I decided to build a simple winter shelter on my off-grid property, sticking to my favorite life philosophy: KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid). Over two visits and a few days of cobbling things together, I had what I thought was a solid plan. But thanks to some interesting weather shifts, my original idea morphed into something that,…
The moment finally arrived… the OneTigris DOUBLE underquilt is here! With Winter creeping in and the cold season knocking at the door I couldn’t wait to put this thing to the test on my Hennessy hammock. After all, getting your gear dialed in before the snow flies is a good practice (and saves you from…
Ah, the early days of hammock camping a time of trial, error, and a whole lot of shivering. Back then, I thought a sleeping bag was all I needed to conquer winter nights. Spoiler: it wasn’t. Those were some tough (and cold) lessons learned. But I stuck with it, eventually upgrading to my trusty ultra-lightweight…
Nothing beats a good, heart-pounding charge up a snowy mountain with a ridiculous amount of gear strapped to your back. Who says an overnighter can’t be a challenge? With that philosophy in mind, I decided to explore the surrounding mountains near my off-grid property. To spice things up, I grabbed my Hennessy hammock and threw…
