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Hurricane Tampico 130 Review

Ken Whiting takes the Hurricane Tampico 130 out into the Okefenokee swamp on a 3 day review of this light touring offering.

Osprey Kestrel 48L Pack Review

Eric Hanson reviews the Osprey Kestrel 48L backpack outlining the pros and cons of this popular entry level backpack model from Osprey.

Day Hiking Essentials for Beginner Hikers

Eric Hanson invites everyone to try out a quick hike into the wilderness. Here he reviews what he feels are hiking essentials for new hikers.

Paddling the Flint River

Ken Whiting just got back from paddling the Flint River in Tennessee. Check out his full adventure complete with photos in his journal.

Fishing the San Marcos River Texas

Today I want to share with you a few tips on how to fish the San Marcos River in Texas.

Grand Canyon Winter Backpacking

Last month, I and my good friend/fellow YouTube Backpacking Guru embarked on a 5-day, 50-mile, winter trudge across the Grand Canyon. Now, it would be an understatement to say this Grand Canyon winter backpacking trip did not go as planned.

Winter Camping in West Virginia

West Virginia is one of the most underrated states. It sits inauspiciously at the center of the most populous region of the US, while simultaneously being isolated and quiet.

Sight Fishing Tips: Redfish

Sight fishing, or sight casting, is a technique I primarily use for redfish. It also works for bass when they’re bedding in shallow water and feeding near the surface. 

Top 5 National Parks for Families

When I’m not on the water, my husband, Nick Troutman and I are touring the country. We get to explore some of the United States’ most magnificent National Parks, with our family Tucker and Parker in tow. 

How to Choose a Backpack

Your backpack is the foundation of all your hiking adventures. If it's well fitted appropriately-sized, functional in a way that's specific to your needs, it can feel like a welcomed extension of your body. The backpack gives you total freedom to explore the outdoors.

Staying Clean While Camping

An inescapable, or welcomed, part of backpacking is sweating up a storm. Hikers are getting down in the dirt. We are tossing yesterday's clothes back into the mix. Backpackers are forgoing a formal toilet or hot shower for days on end.

Beginner Hiking and Overnight Tips

If you're just getting started in the exciting (but also somewhat overwhelming) world of backpacking, allow me to offer some beginner hiking and overnight tips. Here are the top five things that I wish someone would have told the younger me. 

Tips for Kayak Fishing Rivers

Most people who are drawn to kayak fishing rivers tend to be anglers first and paddlers second (or third…or even fourth). Because of this, flowing rivers can present unique challenges that need to be anticipated and prepared for in advance.

Sea to Summit Telos Tent Review

I'm pumped to tell you about Sea to Summit's (relatively) new Telos TR2 tent in this review. These guys have been making killer gear for a long time, but this was their first foray into the tent game.

Black Bass Fishing the San Marcos River, TX

Being a river angler, I have always been intrigued by the Texas spring fed rivers. These rivers make their way through an otherwise dry and desolate landscape. They draw life to them from the animals to the vegetation that is only found on their banks. In fact, I myself am drawn to them, but this is because I know what swims below the surface.

When are Kayak Helmets Needed?

Kayak helmets are one of those things that exist on a spectrum for paddlers. Some people, or tour groups, may insist on the use...

Don't Overlook This Backpacking Gear

There are a few pieces of backpacking gear that I take with me no matter where I go (well, in the backcountry that is). Now, this isn't the obvious stuff like a tent/backpack/sleeping bag, etc. This is a list of things that I think are a bit overlooked, and yet, in my opinion, essential to have with you on every trip.