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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.

Sep 1, 2025

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6 min read

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

Weekly Newsletter

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

Weekly Newsletter

Aug 18, 2025

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5 min read

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

Weekly Newsletter

Aug 12, 2025

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15 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

Weekly Newsletter

Aug 4, 2025

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6 min read

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

Weekly Newsletter

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

Weekly Newsletter

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

Weekly Newsletter

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

Weekly Newsletter

Jun 23, 2025

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6 min read

Why Smart Hikers Still Get Sidelined by Chafe

Weekly Newsletter

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.

Weekly Newsletter

Jun 9, 2025

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4 min read

The One Forecast Skill You’re Probably Ignoring

Weekly Newsletter

Jun 2, 2025

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4 min read

The Gear Trap Every Hiker Falls Into 🔥

Weekly Newsletter

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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May 19, 2025

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5 min read

The One Thing Fancy Gear Can’t Fix (And What Will)

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May 12, 2025

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5 min read

Caught in the Rain? Here’s How Confident Hikers Stay Dry

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 28, 2025

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4 min read

Your Backpack Called - It Wants to Lose Weight

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 22, 2025

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4 min read

How I Got Hike-Ready Without the Gym (And How You Can Too)

Apr 14, 2025

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4 min read

🏔️Why Your Winter Layers Might Actually Make You Colder

Weekly Newsletter

Apr 7, 2025

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6 min read

Lead Like Shackleton: 5 Secrets to Unforgettable Hikes

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Mar 31, 2025

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5 min read

🏔️ Try this on your next hike - your mind will thank you

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Mar 24, 2025

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4 min read

Avoid This Hiking Tech Disaster (Easy Fix Inside!)

Weekly Newsletter

Mar 17, 2025

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6 min read

🏔️Create Your Perfect Trail Mix (Nut-Free Options Included!)

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