Backpacking 101 Welcome to your crash course in backpacking – the guide to get you started on your journey into the great outdoors. Whether you’re an urbanite looking for a refreshing escape, a novice dipping your toes into the wilderness, or a seasoned hiker seeking to hone your skills, this post is for you. I’ve […]
Can you pick out the MSR Elixir 1-Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent? It’s the middle one. Sort of like a plain old tent isn’t it? But, I can say without a doubt it’s the best backpacking tent for 2023 that you can get. I showed this picture, with the MRS Tent hidden in the middle to […]
Probably one of the greatest hidden treasures is without a doubt, the Lake Superiors North Shore, also simply known as the North Shore. It’s funny, I’ve traveled hither and thither doing adventures all around the States, up and down mountains from Colorado, to Utah, to Wyoming, always looking for those untouched places, far from the […]
If you’re reading this, it’s likely that you are either a seasoned backpacker or an aspiring one eager to take on the vast, beautiful expanse of nature that the world has to offer. As thrilling and liberating as backpacking can be, it also comes with its own set of challenges. It demands you to be […]
It’s funny the thing most people don’t think about when heading out for adventures in the outdoors. I’ve always had a simple philosophy about how to make any outdoor adventure experience the best it can possibly be. “It’s the little things that matter. The planning and preprations that make you comfortable on your oudoor adventure […]
For an Average Flatlander there is one things thing that calls to use like nothing else. What you ask? A River Float of course. Is there anything else like it? What is is about floating down a quiet river that speaks to the soul and to adventure? I think it’s because you get to see […]
When it’s fall and winter, starting to get cold and you have cabin fever … get your kids out of the house, and take them to the river! Teach them lessons they will never forget in nature, they will be better for it! That’s just what an Average Flatlander did the other day.
There is nothing better in life than trout fishing in the great outdoors. The Driftless region offers some of the best trout fishing around. The perfect time to go is when fall has left and winter is here, because the cold weather keeps everyone else away and you have the trout streams to yourself! Trout […]
As the seasons’ change and winter brings its cold and howling winds and snow down upon us, it’s time to switch gears, pun intended, and swap out our day packs for a more winter focus. Today, another Average Flatlander shows us what gear items he keeps in his winter day pack to make sure every […]
What is more classic than starting a fire in the bush? Being able to start a fire with just some kindling and a fire striker is one of the most common bushcraft skills to start off with. Our resident expert Average Flatlander takes us through his process of going into the woods and starting a […]