All photos by the author. Not included in the Experience Gear light backpacking kit: crampons; mattress pad in yellow sack and gloves I am a

Over 1,000 hikes in So Cal and beyond!
All photos by the author. Not included in the Experience Gear light backpacking kit: crampons; mattress pad in yellow sack and gloves I am a
Camping is a wonderful way to spend a vacation, especially if you love the beauty of the outdoors. Within a few hours’ drive from Los
Cover photo credit: Sua Vd Westhuizen The tent icon that often appears on park maps and roadside signs near natural areas needs no introduction: this
Mountain House asked that I review one of their newest products, their turkey dinner casserole in a pouch, a freeze-dried “meal ready to eat” that
Photo: Chris Peura It’s become almost like an arms race. Over the past few decades, outdoor gear companies have been competing to develop the lightest,