S.H.O.V.E.L — The Open-Source, All-Purpose Spork
The S.H.O.V.E.L., a cool, open-source, slightly offbeat eating utensil.
On Pack Weight: How to Lighten Your Pack
I carried 30 pounds or less for the two weeks I hiked the JMT. But some people I met doing an overnight to Mt. Whitney carried significantly more than that. It doesn’t have to be that way, people.
The Complete John Muir Trail Gear List
Everything I carried with me on my solo thruhike of the John Muir Trail (and a few things I didn’t).
Eating a Whole Foods Sandwich: A Cautionary Tale
What happens when a man eats a Whole Foods sandwich for lunch? He becomes a criminal. This is a true story.
5 Books Every 20-Something Should Read
A rebuttal to an article telling the 20-somethings of the world the five books they need to read. This is 5 books every 20-something should read.
Gear Up: Princeton Tec Byte Headlamp
When looking to save weight but still have the security that comes with a headlamp, the Princeton Tec Byte is a good choice.
John Muir Trail Highlights: Muir Trail Ranch
Muir Trail Ranch is an outpost of civilization in the John Muir Wilderness.
The Complete John Muir Trail Adventure Journal
The complete recounting of my 13-day hike along the John Muir Trail in one place.
3 Things I Know About Prison
I don’t know a lot (or anything, really) about life in prison. But I do know these three things.