The Plan

Love the outdoors and want to share that passion with your kiddos? National parks are a GREAT way to introduce them to all things outside. But when they are still in their young years where you need to always be...
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A photo speaks a thousand words, especially when it comes to recalling the details of your adventures. A trip may only last for a few days, but great photos will bring back the feels for a lifetime. I was lucky...
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Having done a few adventures in my life, I’ve come to know a thing or two about packing. From being overly prepared and carrying a blow dryer that I never used, to being woefully unprepared and not bringing enough socks,...
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Freeze-dried meals and nutrition in the camping and backcountry world have progressed lightyears recently. However, I can’t say the same in the breakfast department. They always seem to be the same old thing – some variation of oatmeal or granola...
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If you browse the aisles of any supermarket, REI, or sports nutrition stores, you’re likely to find a wide array of trail snacks ranging from stroopwaffels to freeze dried spaghetti. And unless you’re a seasoned pro, it can be difficult...
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