Whether you are planning on sleeping in your truck to catch that first chairlift, doing some late fall or winter camping, ski touring, mountaineering, or even snow caving, picking a good winter sleeping bag can be tough. There are a ton of options, and prices, and shapes, and features. Just going to REI can be overwhelming, to say the least.  So, I am going to break down what you need to look for exactly in order of importance. 1 – Price This gets listed first because everyone has a budget when it comes to buying gear.  You should know, however, that when looking at real winter sleeping... Read More

Have you always wanted to do a backpacking trip but have never actually got around to it? Something always gets in the way? Not sure what gear you need? Well, stop making excuses and get out there; because I got you covered when it comes to gear. I just got back from an amazing 4th of July backpacking trip in the Grand Tetons in Wyoming. It was an amazing way to spend an extended weekend with someone I love, get up and close to awesome wildlife, and be amazed with 360 degrees of beauty. As I was backpacking, I realized the gear you need can be overwhelming. So, I have prepared a top five list to... Read More