Allen Crater
Breaking Sticks
For me 2020 began the same way it probably did for many others – with a shiny new gym card. While I’ve never been much for New Year’s...
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Allen Crater
Aug 17, 20232 min read
Gear Review: Optimus Elektra Fe Cook System
Overview: I remember my first backpacking stove purchased in the early 90's. The one that required the pump, pump, pumping of the fuel...
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Allen Crater
Feb 1, 202312 min read
Blue Skies and Bench Seats
As Steve disappeared over the snow-covered cliff, I remember thinking He's dead. Day one, and he's already dead. It was June of '94 and...
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Allen Crater
Oct 12, 20227 min read
Holiday Gift Guide – Camping
From backpacking to car camping or even the Toyota concept vehicle, there's something in this guide sure to make any camper on your list...
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Allen Crater
Sep 12, 20223 min read
Gear Review: RightOnTrek Adventure Meals
Overview: Eating on the trail, for me, is one of the greatest luxuries and at the same time one of the greatest headaches about...
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Allen Crater
Aug 30, 20224 min read
Chasing Blue Lines
Shivering cold, asses wetly planted inside the puddled, hastily assembled tent, soggy feet hanging outside the zippered doors while a...
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Allen Crater
Oct 5, 20214 min read
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Camping
From backpacking to car camping or even the ultimate "van life" experience, there's something on this list that's sure to make any camper...
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Allen Crater
Jul 26, 20219 min read
The Balm Of Adventure
It's mid July, hotter than hell, and the AC in the truck is out. We're cruising the highway with the windows down and the music up. At...
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Allen Crater
Oct 9, 202010 min read
2020 Holiday Gift Guide - 73 Ideas For The Outdoorsman On Your List
It's not even Halloween yet but I am already seeing a lot of holiday gift guides being published - the best gifts for tech junkies, the...
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Allen Crater
Aug 24, 20203 min read
Gear Review: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Three-season Tent
Overview: From backpacking in the Rockies, Sawtooths, Sierras, Whites and Winds to chasing pike through Canada's backcountry and even a...
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Allen Crater
Aug 18, 20205 min read
Return To Wind River
The overloaded pack creaks and groans in rhythm with the boots. One foot in front of the other. 12 miles behind us and just under two to...
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Allen Crater
Jun 15, 20203 min read
Gear Review: Luminox 3741 Survival Master Series Watch
Overview: I spend as much time as possible in the outdoors - hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting and I am notoriously hard on gear. For...
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Allen Crater
May 20, 20203 min read
Gear Review: Stio Long Sleeve Eddy Shirt
Overview: I hate spending money on clothes, so those items I do purchase need to play a lot of roles. The utility player. Every team...
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Allen Crater
Jan 5, 202013 min read
Camping Gear Checklist
I often get asked about what gear I use for backpacking. Here is a fairly comprehensive overview to get you started.
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Allen Crater
Jan 2, 20203 min read
Gear Review: Osprey Xenith 75 Backpack
Overview: Since my early college days I have backpacked all over the country; up and down California, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, New...
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