Outdoor Adventure Blog

Over a decade ago in Guatemala, I fell in love with hammocks. I was strictly loyal to those that were handmade in Guatemala, but a few years ago, I switched to a synthetic made by ENO for everyday use. Whatever hammock you choose and for whatever reason, allow me to give a few of my favorite tips on how and where some of the best places to set up hammocks are:

My Top 6 Hammock Setup Techniques »

I drove by the cargo truck in time to read the words Orion and see a group of people shimmying into wetsuits, prepping to get soaked. I didn’t have any plans, so I promptly hit the breaks and reversed back to a young woman who looked like she was in charge.

Floating the Skagit River »

When I went camping in the backcountry of North Cascades National Park in Washington state, there were two things that saved me: one, my Eagles Nest Outfitters hammock, and two, a potentially dubious park ranger.

Have Eno, Will Travel »

In the past, the thought of traveling to Italy came with mental images of wine, pasta, and love—things wildly propagated by the entertainment industry. And while those things truly are aspects at the core of certain areas of Italian culture, my trip there informed me of the depth and breadth of that beautiful place. The following are a couple of my favorite experiences from a couple different genres:

Travel Advice: Italy »

Who knows about how electrical outlets work in other countries? I certainly didn’t until almost immediately before I was leaving on for an international trip.

The Power That Enables Your Travel »

15 years ago, I began camping more frequently and purchased a Black Diamond headlamp to accompany me in my outdoor adventures. It was small, light, and I adored using it. I ran that headlamp into the ground, using it for all my overnight expeditions for the next dozen years. And I’m amazed at how long it lasted. The quality in light never really diminished, but the elastic band slowly lost its strength. 

Shining Light on a Small, Powerful Headlamp »

Outdoor Research might be the coolest organization making outdoor gear in America right now. Proof of that is their brand new Rangefinder Backpack. 

The City Backpack That Braves the Weather »

I’m not afraid to admit that I like rain. Sometimes when it rains, I simply go outside and let it soak me thru. Otherwise, I’d run quickly through it from point A to point B. That’s how I got by living in Florida for a couple years without a jacket.

The Lightest Way to Beat the Rain »

If you're like me, you go to the rock gym because climbing is fun and a good workout. But if you're also like me, it takes you 20-30 minutes to get to said gym and that means your attendance is sometimes sporadic in the midst of your otherwise busy schedule.

Get a (Stronger) Grip »

On a hot summer day, when you and some of your closest buddies are running to the nearest lake to cool off, you don’t ask questions. You just jump in. Similarly, when one of those buddies tosses you a bottle of soap because you are a dirty mess (hypothetically, of course), you accept it willingly. 

The Only Soap »