Gear Review: MLD Burn Backpack

Between 2010 and 2015, I hiked more than 19,000 miles (30,577 km) carrying a Mountain Laurel Designs Burn. This included multi-week trips in Australia, New Zealand and the calendar year triple crown of 2012 (plus eight of the other 12 Read More …

A Quick & Dirty Guide to the Larapinta Trail

Situated in the heart of Northern Territory’s Outback, the Larapinta Trail is one of Australia’s premier long distance hikes. Winding its way some 231 km along the incredible West MacDonnell ranges, it traverses ridges and plains, and passes through some of Read More …

Five Most Memorable Hiking Meals

Food tastes better in the outdoors. Perhaps it’s a combination of fresh air, beautiful surroundings, and all that exercise you’re doing. Over the years, many of my hiking journeys have been marked by memorable meals which resulted from unexpected invitations. Luck? Read More …