Surviving Mosquito’s and Ticks

Insects may be small, but they can cause some serious issues when backpacking/hiking. Protecting yourself from insect-borne diseases, decreases your chances of developing a life-threatening illness. Ariane and I try to avoid DEET as much as possible, but sometimes there is just no other choice....

How To Hike The Kalalau Trail

Do you have a "bucket list" hike? How about one of the most dangerous hikes in the Country. Well, it's in Hawaii and it's called the Kalalau Trail and here is how I hiked it. The Kalalau Trail is an 11-mile trail that traverses through five valleys before dropping down into a protected secluded...

How to Blast a Duke in the Desert

Just to be clear, blasting a duke means poop. Our command by the way for our Blue Healer, Caldonia. Seems to be a little more ingonito when in public. However, for Backpackers Poop is by any other name, pooping. And there are a few things to know when "Blasting a Duke" in the desert sand. There...