Paul Johnson

By Paul JohnsonApril 23, 20220

Paddling Basics: Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddleboarding

Paddling – canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding – is a great way to get outside and explore. Unlike cycling or hiking, paddling lets you get on the water, and see nature in a way you otherwise wouldn’t. The perspective from the water is often so…

By Paul JohnsonApril 8, 20220

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Best 4 Person Tents

When you envision camping, you probably envision a tent. A tent is one of the most basic elements of “roughing it” and sleeping outside, and a 4-person tent just might be the most versatile, all-around size of tent to own. One thing that you need…

By Paul JohnsonApril 8, 20220

Outdoor How-To

Types of Camping

Camping is taking on new importance as travel becomes more complicated and people focus on recreation while being socially-distanced. State parks and hiking trails are reporting big growth in visitors, and with hiking and the outdoors comes camping. As people increase their enthusiasm around camping,…

By Paul JohnsonApril 7, 20220

Adventure Food Traveling

Freeze Dried Camping and Hiking Meals

Most of the time, one of the hardest (if not THE hardest) parts of camping is packing. It is then always essential to pack as much as you can as lightly as possible! One major item that often can be quite bulky when it comes…

By Paul JohnsonApril 2, 20220

Gear Reviews

Yakima Skybox Carbonite Review

The Yakima Roof Carrier is a perfect way to haul your gear on top of your vehicle. In our review, we’ll break down the most important features, benefits, and drawbacks of this carrier to give you a real feel of using it. For this review,…

By Paul JohnsonMarch 5, 20220

Gear Reviews

Best Men’s Fanny Pack

When you are active outdoors, carrying a fanny pack is one of the best ways to keep your hands free. There’s just no need for a bulky backpack or messenger bag, especially if you’re going out for a while. Carrying around a fanny pack is…

By Paul JohnsonMarch 2, 20220

Gear Reviews

Best Roof Top Tents

Roof top tents have actually been around for quite a while, but they hit the scene in a big way about 8 years ago as some passionate companies decided that it was time to make comfortable rooftop tents for the masses. We should all thank…

By Paul JohnsonDecember 8, 20210

Destinations

Hiking Washington’s Heather Lake Trail

If you love nature and happen to be within a couple hours of Granite Falls, Washington, then working the Heather Lake Trail Loop into your routine should definitely be a plan. Below, we will provide you with all the necessary information to equip yourself before…