Adventure: Simplified
Gear
You don't need mountain trails out your door to get your boots ready for a big hike
Be prepared for every obstacle, and save a ton of money by making your own equipment and learning how to fix your stuff when it breaks in the backcountry
Fuel
It might taste indulgent, but a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is effective and more affordable than the average energy bar
No, you don't have to eat freeze-dried food in the woods
Basic Missions
Meditations on radical incrementalism for the adventurer
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From going big on snacks to active pit stops, here's everything you need to know before taking a long road trip with the whole family
Trail runner, life-balance pro, and car-camping dad Luke Nelson shows us how it's done
From setting up a vise to gathering materials, here's everything you need to tie a basic fly
It's the lightest backpacking meal—and one of the easiest and tastiest
Step one: know the conditions and whether fires are actually allowed where you're camping
For the ultimate in lightweight camping, ditch the tent and grab a tarp