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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.

Jun 16, 2026

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Why you're stumbling at 3pm

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Jun 9, 2026

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3 min read

How to not sleep in a bathtub

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Jun 2, 2026

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2 min read

The Bowl of Soup That Changed How I Do Day Two

I used to roll into camp on empty, wait for dinner, and crash. Then I started carrying one small sachet of soup.

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May 26, 2026

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25 Winters of Cold Hands, Fixed in 10 Minutes

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May 19, 2026

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3 min read

I Walked the Same Range Twelve Years Apart. Same Trail. Two Different Trips.

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May 12, 2026

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2 min read

Never Hit the Day-Three Wall Again: My 10-Minute Food Fix for Multi-Day Hikes

May 5, 2026

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3 min read

The First 20 Minutes at Camp Decide How You'll Feel Tomorrow

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Apr 28, 2026

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2 min read

5 Questions That Could Save Your Next Multi-Day Hike

If you can't answer all five at the kitchen table, you've found your gap.

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Apr 21, 2026

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1 min read

Lost in the Fog? Here’s the Easiest Way to Stay Safe

Standing on a plateau I'd visited dozens of times — and I couldn't recognise a single peak.

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Apr 14, 2026

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5 min read

The 10-Minute Sleep System Audit Every Multi-Day Hiker Should Do

One checklist before your next trip

Apr 7, 2026

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23 min read

The Overland Track in Winter

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Apr 7, 2026

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4 min read

The Day We Lost a Whole Pack... and Still Walked Out

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Mar 31, 2026

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5 min read

5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy Any Hiking Gear

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Mar 24, 2026

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4 min read

The Sleep Mistake That Almost Broke Me (And the Method That Fixed Everything)

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Mar 17, 2026

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5 min read

Why “Go Lighter” Is The Wrong Starting Point

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Mar 10, 2026

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4 min read

The Simple Shift That Makes Every Group Trip Safer

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Mar 3, 2026

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4 min read

The Mistake Even Experienced Hikers Keep Making ... And How to Dodge It

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Feb 24, 2026

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4 min read

Stormproof Your Campsite: My 90-Second Arrival Check for Surviving the Wildest Nights

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Feb 17, 2026

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4 min read

What I Learned About Gear (and Myself) After 27 Days in the Wild

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Feb 10, 2026

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7 min read

The Invisible Gear Gap That Nearly Ended Two of My Mates' Treks

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Feb 3, 2026

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5 min read

The Real Reason Your Dream Hike Falls Apart... And How to Outsmart It

Jan 20, 2026

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3 min read

Still Overpacking? Try This 2-Step Packing Fix for Happier Hikes

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Jan 13, 2026

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4 min read

The 2kg Fear Factor: What’s Secretly Weighing Down Your Multi-Day Pack?

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Jan 7, 2026

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4 min read

🥾 The Only Pre-Hike Planning System You’ll Need in 2026 (Because It Actually Works)

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Dec 30, 2025

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The Hike That Changed My Year

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