You've heard of lightweight and ultralight backpacking - but let's face it, sometimes you just need a luxury item or two. Or TWELVE! Welcome to Ultralux Backpacking (TM).
Introducing “Ultralux” Backpacking!
Keeping Clean on the Camino
Hiking can be dirty business. Fortunately on the Camino de Santiago there are regularly spaced facilities for cleaning up the nastiness - but you'll still need to bring some of your own supplies. Click HERE for the video!
New Backdrop in Tha House (Literally)
Had a great time last weekend building a PVC frame for a portable backdrop during WAH. It's not done yet and this first shot was in terrible light, but I couldn't resist one quick test shot. It will be a few weeks before this backdrop shows up in any videos because I'm a few weeks … Continue reading New Backdrop in Tha House (Literally)
Budget Hammock and Underquilt Review
In this video I review the Easthills Outdoors Skyloft Hammock and Cocoon Underquilt (both sent to me for review by manufacturer). There was an issue with the underquilt but I still gave it 5 stars - find out why at the end!
My First Solo Backpacking Trip (Rose Peak, CA)
In March 2020 I got in one last hike before the coronavirus broke out in CA. It was my first solo backpacking trip, and the first time out with a bunch of new gear! Backpack Loadout Hike Part 1: Trailhead to Creek Hike Part 2: Big Burn to Campsite Hike Part 3: Summit to Home
APRIL FOOLS SPECIAL!
A great video on what NOT to do on the Camino de Santiago. THIS IS AN APRIL FOOL'S JOKE - Please do not take ANY of this advice. It's terrible - truly. Just have fun with it. 🙂
My Training Plan (including Fitness During Work at Home!)
Training for the Camino or just hiking in general can be done at home, work, or work-at-home! Here's what I've done over the last 6 months that resulted in losing nearly 25 pounds while retaining strength, as well as what I am doing now from home. See the video HERE!
The Coronavirus and the Camino
Change of Plans. Probably. The Camino is effectively shutdown as Spain goes into emergency response mode concerning Covid19 - the Coronavirus. If you were planning on a Camino any time soon, you need to have a strong Plan B. Click HEREfor a short update.
My Camino Backpack Odyssey
After an arduous selection process, miles of testing, and hours of YouTube gear reviews, I have finally done it. I have chosen my Camino backpack! Video HERE!
The Best Camino Fanny (Lumbar) Pack?
My search for a completely waterproof, lightweight, minimalist fanny....er....LUMBAR pack is finally over! The Mountainsmith Dry Kick integrates perfectly into my lightweight backpacking system! FULL VIDEO REVIEW HERE!
Backcountry Pilgrim 