Category: Buckeye Trail

Toxicodendron says it all, albeit in Greek, so let me translate for you. Toxikos, means “poison” and dendron, means “tree.” This is the name for the genus of plants that contains poison ivy, poison...

There is something magical about starting out with a piece of cloth and turning it into something useful. Maybe it turns into a stuff sack, maybe a sleeping bag, or a hammock, or warm...

This year my plan is to hike a couple of shorter trails and a few multi day backpacking trips. Now, by shorter, I mean around 200+ miles. I know this is not everyone’s idea...