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How I Cut Food Weight (and Still Eat Well) on Every Hike

🏔️ Why the Police Came to My House at Midnight (And How You Can Avoid It)

One wrong assumption nearly triggered a rescue callout. Here’s how a simple trip plan saved us.

The Ultralight Fleece That Changed My Layering Game

Farpointe Alpha Cruiser Review – Smarter Layering with Alpha Direct

Stop Losing Hikes Before They Start: Plan for Every Skill Level

One Tiny Mistake Nearly Left Us Stranded (and Out of Food)

How I Learned to Take Trip Logistics as Seriously as My Route

The “Comfy” Gear Trap That Cost Me Sleep (and Money)

All my current gear updated Aug 2025

My core gear that I am taking on multi-day trips currently

Hiking Smarter: Avoid Energy & Gear Mistakes on Long Treks

From anxious to dialled-in: My real pre-hike checklist

One Water Mistake Nearly Wrecked Our Trip

Avoid These Remote Hiking Fears With The TRAILS Framework

How Fear Secretly Loads Your Backpack

Is Fear the Real Weight in Your Pack?

Weather Lies, But Your Kit Can’t Fail

Still Overpacking? Fix Gear Anxiety Fast

Overpacking Isn't About Safety—It’s About Uncertainty

Why Smart Hikers Still Get Sidelined by Chafe

How I escaped a whiteout without a phone

The map never dies, the compass never glitches, why real navigation starts long before the trailhead.

The One Forecast Skill You’re Probably Ignoring

🏔️ Why the Police Came to My House at Midnight (And How You Can Avoid It)

One wrong assumption nearly triggered a rescue callout. Here’s how a simple trip plan saved us.

The Ultralight Fleece That Changed My Layering Game

Farpointe Alpha Cruiser Review – Smarter Layering with Alpha Direct

Stop Losing Hikes Before They Start: Plan for Every Skill Level