• A lush landscape with plants and trees spanning mountains in the background. There is an expanse of sky and clouds low in the sky.

    First-aid kit essentials to have on the trail

    April 12, 2026 - By 

    There is no surprise that I have a post dedicated to first-aid kits– they are that important. And they are not just for emergencies. I have used my kit to manage broken nails, bug bites, scrapes, trip-ruining blisters, and more. Addressing these issues as they come up prevents a bigger…

  • A backpacker standing with their back to the camera on a bridge over the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

    How to Pack For a Backpacking Trip

    March 8, 2026 - By 

    The topic of what to pack for a backpacking trip can get overcomplicated. There are the obvious items, such as a tent and a sleeping bag. It would be downright silly to go without a first-aid kit or a water filter. But to bring or not to bring trekking poles,…