Helping You Get Outside With Confidence
What keeps you safe in a neighborhood or on the road is not always enough once you leave the pavement. Out here, everything changes. Weather can turn fast, injuries become harder to manage, and help may be hours or even days away. I have spent plenty of time exploring the American West. What I have … Read more
One minute you are sipping coffee and checking the news. The next, there is smoke on the ridge and sirens on the street. Emergencies do not wait for you to get ready. When it is time to move, you either grab what you have packed or you scramble and hope for the best. That is why … Read more
When it comes to emergency kits, most people land in one of two camps. There are the overthinkers with enough freeze-dried food to feed a small army and gear that looks like it came from a survival reality show. Then there are the folks who say wait, I am supposed to have an emergency kit? … Read more
As I write this, I’m on a road trip. It’s been a great trip, but there are some days (like today) when I really need a shower. Not only that, but I’ve been talking with people along the way about this new way to shower. I previously wrote about How To Shower On The Road. … Read more
Are you always on the go? Do you hate using throw-away paper cups all the time? Hate the taste of some of those coffee shop paper cups? How would you like to use a cup that can go wherever your adventures take you? In today’s world, we are all constantly on the go. You need … Read more
If you missed my last post, you can check it out here! It was a lot of fun taking a different approach. Not only that, but I got to share many things I have wanted to with you. So, I hope you liked it. Now, I’m back to my regular posts, but I honestly had … Read more
If you are like me, you want to buy American-made products. Today I want to introduce you to Mountain Ridge Gear. Not only is this a USA company, but everything from the materials they use, the thread they use, to the machines they use are all American-made. You can be sure you get quality products when … Read more
Important Check Out The 2025 Gift Ideas Updated Post Here! As we all remember, 2020 has been a very crazy and insane year. I think one thing we can all agree on is that you never know what will happen. Since the holiday season is upon us, do you have any questions about giving your … Read more
It’s a simple question, but one that needs to be asked. Are you prepared for an emergency? If you do an online search, you will find a ton of information on the perfect emergency preparedness kit. My direction is to give you some simple ideas on where to start. It’s up to you to do … Read more
Do you have emergency food storage at home, work, or elsewhere? You never know what might happen (COVID-19) or other natural disasters. Having food stored can help not only you but your family as well. You are going about your busy day. It’s pleasant weather, and you decide to get a movie on the way … Read more