Writer in the Wild

Quarter Dome SL2 on the Olympic Coast. The Dirt: REI Quarter Dome SL2 What is it? 2 Person Semi Free-standing Ultralight Backpa...

The Dirt: BioLite Headlamp 3 30 What is it? Rechargeable Headlamp Comes with: Headlamp; micro USB cable Batteries: 90...

The Dirt:   INTEX Camping Mat What is it? Camp sleeping mat Comes with: mat Size: 26.5 x 72.5 inches. 6.8 inches thick....

With the amount and variety of hiking gear available, sometimes choosing the right equipment can be a daunting task. We spend countless...

I heard a story once about a first-time backpacker whose load was so heavy he began ditching his gear in the woods not even a mile in ...

Wool in my collection. Imagine yourself a primitive man, stone tipped spear in hand, slogging through the rain of prehistoric Britain ...

Off the snowshoe route.  It's strange, but once upon a time I considered winter the off season. No kidding. Back in the day when I ...