Layering for the shoulder season
Cold mornings, warm afternoons and a pack that has to carry both.
Weekend hikes, overnight trips and the gear that comes along.
Two summers with a canister stove
Fuel use at altitude, wind, and why a lid matters more than the burner.
Ticks, sun and other summer chores
The unglamorous checks that keep a summer weekend a good one.
The first overnight of the year
A short loop, a wet tent and a checklist that got two items longer.
Microspikes on the spring snow
Frozen at eight, slush by noon, and ice again in the shade.
Winter maintenance: tent, pad, zips
An evening on the floor with seam sealer and a toothbrush.