Is there someone in your life that worries when you are hiking the backcountry?  Do you worry about someone when they are in their element; hiking in the outdoors?  Are you a Gear Geek like me and love new toys?  If so, there is a product out that has intrigued me (and so many others) [...]

[Read more →]

Winter bit her teeth into San Diego as well as the rest of the country,  and many of us are scrambling to track down our cold weather gear to get out on the trail; hiking or backpacking.  For those of you looking for some new duds to keep you warm in the outdoors,  here are [...]

[Read more →]

After running across a series of fun books for kids on Twitter called Bur Bur and Friends,  I decided to compile a list of books that feature outdoor adventures geared towards small children.  My kids own and regularly read most of these books, and love them. I know any gift to a gift shop during [...]

[Read more →]

If your looking for perfect holiday present for just that outdoor person in your life.  Here is a way to help save a few bucks in the process.   Massy Outfitters has a 20% off coupon for the next three days only.   Check it out here:
Save 20% Throughout the Store. Offer excludes Patagonia, Boats, and Sale [...]

[Read more →]

This is a reminder that the 2009 Wilderness Basics course is just around the corner.  The first night of class is Tuesday January 20th at 7pm at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley.  This year is shaping up to be a lot of fun.  A lot of great trips are being planned (including a [...]

[Read more →]

Kids (like adults) love cool technical gear.  Kids also love to try out new gear in the outdoors, giving them a reason to turn off that television, chuck the video game and go outside.   Here is a few pieces of gear that my kids love to use when hiking, camping and beyond.
1. Sleeping Bags

Kids love [...]

[Read more →]

Roy Scribner of Camping Blogger posted an article regarding the decline of the number of kids in the outdoors that is eye opening to say the least,  and worth spreading the information.  He wrote;
the percentage of boys who spend time outdoors walking, camping and gardening is down to just 8%, from 16% in the late [...]

[Read more →]

For anyone in the market for a 4-season tent,  I have found what I think is one of the best values on the market.   The Eureka Alpenlite XT tent retails for $299.95 and has a feature set that rivals those tents that cost twice as much. You pay for it at the scale, but the [...]

[Read more →]

As anyone who reads my posts on this site knows,  I spend a lot of time with my children exploring the outdoors.  My kids tend to be my best hiking partners.  They are almost always up for going to the places where I want to go,  and usually believe the things I tell them.  In [...]

[Read more →]

Backpacking at 7
•    Means collecting 5 lbs of pretty rocks to bring home to family and friends, and stashing them in your backpack and carrying them home without a peep to your unsuspecting Dad.

•    Means loving Top Ramen like it a a gourmet meal, and asking why we never have such good food at home.
•    [...]

[Read more →]