Van builds require a lot of attention, work, and patience - as I've learned the hard way. But what about once the build is complete and it's time to finally hit the road? The amenities inside the van can make or break the experience just as much as the van itself. Comfort on the road comes from
14 Books to Read Before Rafting the Grand Canyon
I've been doing all I can to prepare myself for my upcoming Grand Canyon rafting trip. One of the things I've been doing (in addition to taking a rowing course on the Rogue River) is investing in reading material for both before and during my trip. There are a surprising number of books
17 Must-Have Items for Rafting the Grand Canyon
After winning a Grand Canyon rafting permit, I quickly started looking into what gear from the ultralight backpacking world would translate into the river world and what gear I would need to buy and/or replace. It turns out that the gear required for a river trip differs dramatically from the gear
17 Must-Have Items for a Subaru Outback
When I first got my Subaru Outback, I was excited to take it out on adventures, but coming from a long period of living out of my backpack, it took a while before I managed to get my new adventure mobile in working order. Here are the top things I would recommend equipping your car with to make
25 Movies to Watch Before Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Sitting around waiting for the start of a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike can be a boring task (this is why I fill said task with junk food). However, as with everything else in life, there are always movies if you need a good old-fashioned distraction from life (but are they old-fashioned if they're
Mac’s 5 Favorite Hikes in New Zealand
I need to start this by telling you that, no, I have not done all the tracks in New Zealand, and no you will probably not find anyone else naming these same five hikes as their favorites - and that's okay. The other thing that I need to tell you is that I've actually done all of these hikes.
110 Things to Know Before Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Planning for a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike can seem like an impossible and insurmountable task, especially if you've never done anything on this scale before. Trying to stuff your head full of plans, strategies, and information about the trail is, in all honesty, probably a waste of your time.
14 Things You Didn’t Know About Japan
As far as countries of the world go, I would wager that Japan is one you think you might know something about (as opposed to say, Equatorial Guinea). However, if you have yet to visit Sunrise Land (and even if you have), then you may miss some of the finer details of what life in the country is