Ryan Jordan
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Notes from the Field: Rambling the High Sierra (Revisited)
An alpine ramble along part of the Roper High route of the High Sierras, leaves plenty of time for fishing and relaxation.
Ruta Locura Jetboil Stove Kit w/BRS-3000T Stove (Review)
Replace stock parts in your Jetboil PCS with a carbon fiber lid and sub-one-ounce stove burner, and save nearly 3 oz on the weight of your cook system.
Wind River Backpacking: Talus, Tundra, and Ice on a Wyoming High Route
Notes from an eleven-day Wind River backpacking trip via a high route adjacent to the crest of between Spider Lake and Flagstone Lake.
The 60-Second Backpacker: Episode 2, Leave the Kitchen Sink at Home
The 60-Second Backpacker is a video series that provides bite-sized shorts about equipment, techniques, and philosophy of ultralight backpacking.
Microadventures: Breaking Down the Barriers of Visiting a Wild Place
Microadventures are exactly that - tiny little trips with minimal fuss, minimal gear, and maximum bang for the buck.
Little Red Wagon GEO Review: Craft Coffee for Backpackers
GEO is a single-serve, disposable pourover filter containing freshly roasted artisan coffee.
The 60-Second Backpacker, Episode No. 1: Weigh Your Stuff
The 60-Second Backpacker is a video series that provides bite-sized shorts about equipment, techniques, and philosophy of ultralight backpacking.
Flash Reviews No. 4
Introductory Reviews of the Sonim XP7 Ultra-Rugged Smartphone; Fenix HL22 Single-AA Headlamp; and Casio Pathfinder PRG-270 Watch.
Winter Backpacking Checklist (Gear List): Ultralight Winter Snowcave Camping
A lightweight approach to traveling light in the winter on snowshoes.
Vertex Solid Fuel Stove Review
A solid fuel/alcohol stove that folds flat for storage and assembles into a rock-solid structure for stable cooking.
Flash Reviews No. 3
Introductory reviews of the Sil-Dripper Coffee Brewer, the Elemental Horizons Pocket, and the Klymit Motion 35 Pack.
Lightweight Mealtime Routines for Group Cooking
Simplifying the process of planning, preparing, and cooking for groups in the wild.
Packrafting the Smith River Canyon
Eight packrafters spend four days floating sixty miles in one of Montana's most remote and inaccessible river canyons.
Gear Guide: Ultralight Inflatable Pillows
Neck problems? Back problems? An ultralight inflatable pillow may be an ideal solution, but don't dive in head first. Read this first to see which ultralight pillows are the best.
Flash Reviews No. 1
Introductory reviews of ZPacks Challenger Rain Jacket & Pants, JepPak Custom Pack, and the Zebralight H52Fw Floody Headlamp (Neutral White).
Expedition Blogging, Part 1: A Satellite Phone-Based System
A series of articles evaluating platforms for social media, photo blogging, and two-way email communications.
Trekking the High Uintas Wilderness: Circumnavigation of the Rock Creek Shelf
Featuring the author's live journals as well as a detailed assessment of trekking gear used on the trip.
Martin Titanium Knife
Weighing about the equivalent of half an ounce (16 M&M's) this knife has a 2.75 inch blade that easily guts fish and small game. Better yet it self-sharpens.
Where the Mountains Meet the Sea: Trekking the Olympic Range (Photo Essay)
Boy Scouts tackle the Olympic range - from rainforest to snowy divide - in lightweight style.
Gear Guide: Packrafts
Review the current offerings in the packraft market and find out which boats are most appropriate for a variety of purposes including alpine lake fishing, incidental river crossings, flatwater boating, expedition packrafting, and whitewater paddling.
