An exploration of hydration on the trail
A couple weeks ago I was in Austin, Texas with my fiancé checking out the city for the first time and exploring some of the local hiking spots. We decided our last stop before heading home would be McKinney Falls State Park, about 13 miles southeast of downtown Austin. It was late in the season, and dry, so there wasn't much water running over the falls but there was enough water there to test out my PurifiCup … [Read more...]
You knew better, but… It’s early Spring and you and a couple of your favorite compadres are out for another adventure. You’ve headed to a section of remote wilderness where the people are scarce and the views are legendary. A couple of days in to your expedition, your rag-tag team of explorers finds refuge for the night next to a seductive mountain stream. Everything has been perfect, the weather has held and you guys are making good … [Read more...]
There are a lot of hydration systems on the market, but only a few seem to be leading the charge when it comes to innovation of design. I've owned many hydration systems but have primarily been a Camelbak user and I have watched their designs evolve over the years. With some serious newcomers breaking in to the market, there have been some amazing strides forward in hydration system technology. That being said, we thought the Hydration … [Read more...]
My father taught us to have an appreciation for the outdoors from an early age. Our family would spend time together hiking, swiming, climbing and every once in a while - a little hunting and fishing. When I was old enough, my father introduced me to whitewater rafting. I spent much of my teenage years with oars in hand, navigating the wild and scenic rivers of the Pacific Northwest. Much of my initial outdoor experience was gained on river … [Read more...]
