Dispatches from the Outdoors
Do you get restless when you spend too much time indoors? Do you start looking at maps, reading about routes, and dreaming of adventures? I totally understand and want to help you with your next escape to the outdoors.
Here’s some reading to help you with your wilderness wanderlust…
- January 22, 2022
- Bears, Camping, Equipment, Wilderness Safety
My Favorite Bear Alarm
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The Perfect Repair Kit for Wilderness Canoe Trips
On a longer canoe trip it’s not a question of whether your equipment is going to break but rather when it’s going to break. That’s why it’s not unusual

The Open Canoe Roll
Rolling practice… It’s been 20 years since I last rolled a small whitewater canoe equipped with a saddle, thigh straps, and airbags, so I headed

Raingear for Canoe Expeditions
In this video I chatted with Canadian explorer Adam about rain and cold weather gear for expedition canoeing… Adam normally goes super minimalist, but hypothermia

Intuitive Navigation, Or Why You Shouldn’t Rely On Your GPS in the Wilderness
I recently spoke with explorer and author Adam Shoalts about the role intuitive navigation plays in the wilderness. Here’s the video of that conversation, and

Your Number One Tip to Stay Safe in the Outdoors
Adam Shoalts is an accomplished Canadian explorer with many big expeditions under his belt. He’s been a guest on my podcast (The Strenuous Life Podcast)

Power Oatmeal for Camping
After years of refining the recipe I think it’s time to publicly share ‘Power Oatmeal’… On a recent trip to the Nahanni we ate this

Why You Should ALWAYS Tie Up Your Canoe
Lessons repeat themselves until learned… The first time I had a boat float away on me was on the Missinaibi River in Ontario. I had

Wilderness Knots: The Two Simplest Ways to Tie a Clove Hitch
The clove hitch is an important knot commonly used way to fasten a rope to an object. It’s quick knot to tie and is easily

Wilderness Knots: How to Tie the Basic Bowline
The bowline is one of the most essential knots for camping, canoeing, kayaking, and living in the wilderness. I think the ‘rabbit and tree’ method
The Perfect Repair Kit for Wilderness Canoe Trips
On a longer canoe trip it’s not a question of whether your equipment is going to break but rather when it’s going to break.
- February 5, 2023
- Canoeing, Wilderness Safety, Wilderness Skills
The Open Canoe Roll
Rolling practice… It’s been 20 years since I last rolled a small whitewater canoe equipped with a saddle, thigh straps,
- February 3, 2023
- Canoeing, Outdoor Clothing, Wilderness Safety
Raingear for Canoe Expeditions
In this video I chatted with Canadian explorer Adam about rain and cold weather gear for expedition canoeing… Adam normally
- January 8, 2023
- Canoeing, Wilderness Safety, Wilderness Skills
Intuitive Navigation, Or Why You Shouldn’t Rely On
I recently spoke with explorer and author Adam Shoalts about the role intuitive navigation plays in the wilderness. Here’s the
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