After a very good run with my previous pack, the Lowe Alpine Cerro Torre, I decided to go back to this brand when searching for a new pack for the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. I needed a pack that was lightweight, comfortable, and easy-to-use for my two-week trek through the Himalayas. I settled on the …
Responsible travel is not just opting to carbon-offset your flights. It goes beyond picking up your trash and leaving nothing but footprints. It’s about choosing an ethical tour operator that is committed to sustainable practices and giving back to the local communities. When I trekked to Machu Picchu, my group chose to take the path …
Read moreInca Trail Alternative – Salkantay Pass Trek to Machu Picchu
How much can you tow or haul with your Jeep? What is the manufacture recommendations? As we built this list out we realized there is an amazing amount of JKU model options for each year but we wanted to keep it all on one page easy to find rather than split it up to make …
Read moreJeep Wrangler Towing Capacity Guide – 2007-2018 JKU
Renting a Jeep to explore the Hawaii islands? You’re not alone! You will probably see more Jeeps on your Hawaii visit in than you will ever see short of traveling around the Jeep trails of southern Colorado. I’d wager that rental Jeeps in Hawaii are astronomical mostly because of the “Jurassic Park” effect. Which, I …
Read moreSo you’re renting a Jeep in Hawaii – Things you should know
It’s not very often you have a single trail that includes so much variety and so much to experience in one adventure. Queens Bath lets you explore the rugged terrain, small waterfalls, creek crossing, challenging terrain, and beautiful oceanfront all in a single 1.3km or so trail (There and back). Be careful I don’t usually …
Read moreQueens Bath Trail – Epic adventure in Princeville, Kauai
There is nothing more essential to a successful backpacking trip than a good backpack, it seems obvious right? Well, I had to learn this the hard way when I first began backpacking a few years ago. The idea to spend days out in the woods, escaping into nature, sounded like a grand adventure to me. …
Start your hiking aspirations on the right foot. Hiking 101 will run you through the gear, knowledge, tips, and tricks you need to enjoy yourself and achieve your goals on the trails. Bookmark this page, save it for later and use it as a reference to expand your hiking knowledge where needed. We’ll keep it updated and …
We were all a brand-new starry-eyed Jeep Owners at one point, and we all had dreams of what we wanted to upgrade at first chance. I’ve curated this list of the Best Jeep Upgrades for a new Jeep owner on two concepts. First, these upgrades need to be affordable, readily available and worth their price. Second, …
Sometimes you have to learn lessons the hard way – you go on a road trip across a few states and before you know it you’re being pulled over and ticketed for driving without mirrors. You think to yourself for a minute “but the doors come off as a feature from the factory” – But …
Read moreJeep Mirror Laws – Don’t get busted with your doors off!
Are you dreaming of Jeep Tent Camping and driving off into the wilderness and setting up camp? We’ll help you understand the ins and outs of choosing a rooftop tent for your Jeep and what options are available to satisfy your mission based on your vehicle type. Know your mission Are you a heavy duty …
Read moreJeep Tent Camping – Everything you need to know about Jeep Camping
