My active outdoor lifestyles blog

Live like you want your impossible life!

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Solving a problem – no more hot handles when using a camping alcohol stove

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Ouachita Trail After Hike Gear and Trail Tips and Review

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What Happens After An Older Hiker Finishes a Long Hike?

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Ouachita Thru Hike Part 6 - The Final Push to Finish the Trail!

152 views · 2026-04-06 00:00:00

Ouachita Thru Hike Part 5 - Cold nights, beautiful days, and the end in sight

173 views · 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Ouachita Thru Hike Part 4 - Racing Against the Storm

214 views · 2026-03-25 00:00:00

New Backpacking Gear I'm Testing This Season

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This Is How Older Hikers Successfully Complete Their First Long Hike

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Never Make a Backpacking Mistake Again

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WINTER Backpacking Adventure in Colorado for Three Days

239 views · 2026-03-01 01:00:00

The Every Day Bucket List

251 views · 2026-02-23 01:00:00

Where to get the BEST Hiking Gear to Buy Now?

305 views · 2026-02-17 01:00:00

I Had an Unexpected Moose Encounter on the Trail

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I Had an Unexpected Bear Encounter on the Trail

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What did I do right to retire early?

750 views · 2026-01-30 01:00:00

Is this the MOST COMFORTABLE minimalist backpack?

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BACKPACKING Meals Which One Wins Homemade or Prepackaged?

204 views · 2026-01-18 01:00:37

My First WINTER Backpacking trip in Colorado this year

233 views · 2026-01-12 01:00:00

Ouachita Trail and Gear Guide: Sleeping System, Rain Gear, and More

395 views · 2026-01-06 01:01:19

Four life-changing routines you will never regret

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Your backpacking water bottle is poisoning you

1K views · 2025-12-25 01:00:14

Is the Journey Really Enough? The Truth About Happiness

205 views · 2025-12-19 01:00:59

My Trenchfoot Disaster ending my Ouachita Trail Thru-Hike - Part 3

305 views · 2025-12-13 01:00:59

Ouachita Trail Thru Hike Gets RAINY and WET - Part 2

318 views · 2025-12-07 01:00:05

Ouachita Trail Thru Hike Gets ROCKY - Part 1

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Best Backpacking Gear? Cottage Companies Beat the Rest

655 views · 2025-11-25 01:00:15

Best Tripod for Backpacking - Weight, Durability & Practicality

584 views · 2025-11-19 01:01:17

Black Friday Hiking Deals Are Live Right Now

287 views · 2025-11-16 13:00:05

Tahoe Rim Trail Solo Thru Hike Tips - What You Need to Know

945 views · 2025-11-13 01:01:02

Epic South Zapata Lake Hiking: BEST Fall Hikes in Colorado

162 views · 2025-11-07 01:01:22

Gear That Broke vs Gear That Saved Me on the Tahoe Rim Trail

923 views · 2025-11-01 00:00:25

Have I Found the MOST Affordable Hiking Shoes EVER?

595 views · 2025-10-26 00:00:20

Hike the AMAZING Tahoe Rim Trail with Me - Big Days to Finish

206 views · 2025-10-20 00:01:14

Thru-Hiking the Stunning Tahoe Rim Trail: out of Desolation Wilderness

161 views · 2025-10-14 00:00:15

Thru Hike the AMAZING Tahoe Rim Trail with Me - Desolation Wilderness

230 views · 2025-10-07 14:01:32

Tahoe Rim Trail Part 1: From Stunning Vistas to Unexpected Weather

311 views · 2025-10-02 00:00:57

Is this a brilliant money-saving idea for backpack design?

432 views · 2025-09-25 14:01:22

Little items that make a big difference when backpacking

7K views · 2025-09-20 00:01:21

Backpacking Holy Cross Wilderness Loop Part 2: an amazing Colorado Hike

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Backpacking Holy Cross Wilderness Loop Part 1: A Hidden Colorado Gem

378 views · 2025-09-08 00:00:28

Can SMALL Solar Panels Power Your Backpacking Adventures?

3K views · 2025-09-02 00:00:13

Fix That Hole! DIY Backpack Repair with Ultra200 Material

2K views · 2025-08-27 00:00:59

The Secret Paradise of Michigan's Upper Peninsula - 2025 Part 2

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A Secret Paradise of Michigan's Upper Peninsula - 2025 Part 1

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How to find the perfect tent camp site every time

442 views · 2025-08-09 00:00:08

Is this one of the best Colorado hikes? Kroenke Lake

444 views · 2025-08-03 00:00:25

Change How you Hike with Proper Use of Trekking Poles

5K views · 2025-07-28 00:00:57

Is this the best backpacking cook set? MapleFire review

612 views · 2025-07-21 15:00:17

Is this the most scenic place in Colorado? Chasm Lake Hike

532 views · 2025-07-16 00:00:41

Tested! Best Camping Solar Panel for Hiking & Backpacking?

5K views · 2025-07-10 00:00:02

Finally a Bridge Hammock upgrade that works!

1K views · 2025-07-03 12:01:50

Lost Creek Wilderness Part 2: The Remote Beauty That Keeps Hikers Coming Back

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48-mile Hike in the Beautiful Lost Creek Wilderness - part 1

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Unexpected Ways Hiking Will Change You For the Better

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The only hiking secret you'll ever need

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Solo wilderness camping on Zion's challenging East Rim backcountry

395 views · 2025-06-03 12:00:09

I Didn't Expect Bryce Canyon to Look Like This

174 views · 2025-05-28 12:00:32

OPTIMAL Nutrition for Older Hikers

560 views · 2025-05-22 12:00:51

Can You Survive This Intense Arizona Hike? My Desert Odyssey

328 views · 2025-05-17 12:01:05

Taste vs. Weight – RecPak Solves the Impossible

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6 Arizona Trail Mistakes I Made (So You Don't Have To)

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Is Dehancer Film Emulation A Game Changer For Non-Pro Video Editors?

143 views · 2025-04-30 12:00:16

Why You NEED this Solar Panel - tested & reviewed

693 views · 2025-04-26 12:01:42

Desert Backpacking Reality - Storm Forces Early Exit

363 views · 2025-04-22 12:00:03

Multi-Day Arizona Trail Hike - Section Backpacking Through Desert Wilderness

502 views · 2025-04-16 12:00:44

My Arizona Trail Backpacking Gear: Cozy Comfort, Almost Ultralight!

1K views · 2025-04-10 12:00:13

Backpacking Water Filter Test: Performance That Surprises

2K views · 2025-04-04 06:00:41

Why Middle-Aged Hikers Love This Texas Trail

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Testing Popular Backpacking Filters Against Their Claims

2K views · 2025-03-23 12:00:56

Is Lighter Gear Making Us WEAKER in the Outdoors?

738 views · 2025-03-17 12:01:34

Backpacking Gear That's Actually Worth Buying

4K views · 2025-02-27 13:00:27

Build Unbreakable Fitness Before Summer Backpacking Starts

365 views · 2025-02-15 13:00:54

How many times can I use my hand warmers

5K views · 2024-12-21 15:00:58

Why you should NOT thru hike

3K views · 2024-12-15 15:00:12

Bushcrafting skills essential for hikers

3K views · 2024-11-03 15:00:25

Detailed review - Flextail tiny repel - good or not?

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Training hike in the Colorado front range

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Hiking solar panel test

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Older hikers getting in shape for backpacking season

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Are These The New BEST Hiking Socks For 2025?

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High Altitude Hike Near Pikes Peak: The Ultimate Conditioning Workout

174 views · 2023-08-28 14:00:07