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Oliver Buchannon
Mowser

Hiking enthusiast and gear aficionado with 30+ years of global experience. Sharing epic adventures and honest gear reviews on YouTube. Passionate about quality, innovation, and inspiring others to explore the outdoors.

Oct 20, 2025

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6 min read

Trail Meal Planning Made Simple. Unlock My System (and a Tasty Discount Inside!)

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Oct 13, 2025

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9 min read

Hike Stronger: Instantly Find Your Trail Calorie Needs

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Oct 6, 2025

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5 min read

🏔️ Stop Blisters Before They Start: The 60-Second Trail Rule Every Hiker Needs

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Sep 29, 2025

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5 min read

The Packing System That Changed My Hikes Forever

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Sep 22, 2025

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5 min read

The #1 Hiking Mistake I’ll Never Make Again (And How You Can Avoid It)

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Sep 17, 2025

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2 min read

🏔️ We're Live! Transform Your Hiking Experience Today!

MDHB

Sep 15, 2025

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6 min read

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

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Sep 8, 2025

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6 min read

🏔️ 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.

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Sep 8, 2025

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5 min read

The Ultralight Fleece That Changed My Layering Game

Farpointe Alpha Cruiser Review – Smarter Layering with Alpha Direct

Gear Reviews

Sep 1, 2025

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6 min read

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

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Aug 25, 2025

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5 min read

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

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

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Aug 18, 2025

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5 min read

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

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Aug 12, 2025

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17 min read

All my current gear updated Aug 2025

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

Gear Reviews

Aug 11, 2025

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5 min read

Hiking Smarter: Avoid Energy & Gear Mistakes on Long Treks

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Aug 4, 2025

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6 min read

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

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Jul 28, 2025

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6 min read

One Water Mistake Nearly Wrecked Our Trip

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Jul 21, 2025

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4 min read

Avoid These Remote Hiking Fears With The TRAILS Framework

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Jul 14, 2025

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3 min read

How Fear Secretly Loads Your Backpack

Is Fear the Real Weight in Your Pack?

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Jul 7, 2025

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5 min read

Weather Lies, But Your Kit Can’t Fail

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Jun 30, 2025

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4 min read

Still Overpacking? Fix Gear Anxiety Fast

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

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Jun 23, 2025

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6 min read

Why Smart Hikers Still Get Sidelined by Chafe

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Jun 16, 2025

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4 min read

How I escaped a whiteout without a phone

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

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Jun 9, 2025

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4 min read

The One Forecast Skill You’re Probably Ignoring

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Jun 2, 2025

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4 min read

The Gear Trap Every Hiker Falls Into 🔥

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May 26, 2025

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7 min read

Avoid These Embarrassing Group Hiking Mistakes (And What Nearly Went Wrong in Tasmania)

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