This review comes from being offered a free sample of Colorado Aromatics Knuckle Balm in exchange for an opinion about my experience using it. I have no financial connection to Colorado Aromatics and will receive no compensation for this review. The Old Me Were you one of those Bath and Body junkies like me? …
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It’s Time For The ALDHA West Cascade Ruck!
It is that time of year again. The American Long Distance Hiking Association’s Cascade Ruck hits the Columbia Gorge this month. If you haven’t been to one of these and hope to do a long distance hike in the future (or just want to lighten your pack, score great gear deals or hang out with…
Grangers Down Care Kit Review & Tips To Keep Your Sleeping Bag Clean Longer
I was asked to review Grangers® Down Care Kit and provided a package of the product to do so. I tested it on my down sleeping bag and jacket and all opinions are my own. It was time. Time to wash my Mountain Hardware® Phantasia* sleeping bag. I have had it for 6 years…
Give Your Favorite Hiker Something Different This Year
Last week I shared with you all about how you should #OptOutside this Friday instead of shopping and now I want to give you another reason for skipping the commercialistic frenzy. Last year I shared a hiker gift guide that is different from most of the ones you see out there this year that will…
Review: Nutberg-Food For Every Adventure
I received packages of Nutberg drinkable meals in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Real Food I always say that my nutrition goals have one overriding theme, eat real food. So, when I was contacted by the company and asked if wanted to try their meal replacement shakes the first thing…
Tips For Using Flint: Survival Hax Fire Starter Review
I went through several different titles for this post and should have had it out a month (or two) ago: “Light My Fire: Survival Hax Fire Starter Flint” “How To Make It on Survivor” “How Not To Burn Your House Down and Win the Darwin Award” If you have been following me awhile, you know…