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Why I Added This Solar Panel to My Safety Kit
When we think about modern weather forecasting, modern communication devices, including phones, radios, and satellite communicators, electrical power has become more than a luxury, it has become part of our safety chain. Yes, we need to be skilled enough to survive without it, but it's hard to argue that we wouldn't be safer with it. Having reliable and productive solar panel is now a major part of my expedition equipment. Here, I review the Cruxley Field Goods Danger Cat 50 solar panel.
Gear Organization for Warmth in a Cold Camp on Your Alpine Climbing, Backpacking, or Camping Trip
When it comes to camping in the deep cold, staying warm is the ultimate goal. But did you know that organizing your gear in your tent can make a huge difference? Here are some tips on gear organization to maximize heat retention.
How and Why to Make Your Own Topographic Route Map for Mountaineering, Backpacking, and Hiking
Hiking, Backpacking, and Mountaineering trips can cover a lot of ground, and the longer the trip the more likely that contingencies will arise that force us to adjust. In those circumstances, having gone through the process of making my own topographic route map helps me better know options and recognize landmarks once I am out in the field. Here's the why and how of making your own maps.
Winter Gear We Take When Mountaineering, Hiking, and Snowshoeing with the Kids
My twin seven-year-olds love mountaineering, climbing, hiking, and camping. But making sure we have all the right gear for winter trips comes with larger consequences for getting it wrong. Here is a load out video of what we take for a winter day-trip in snowy, cold conditions.
Hiking Gear I Take to Climb a Colorado 14er: Typical Summertime Loadout
Wanting to hike to the summit of a 14er? Here is a loadout of the equipment I take on a typical summer climb to above fourteen thousand feet.