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Going Floorless
Floorless shelters, also known as tarp shelters, are a popular option among backpackers and hikers looking for a lightweight and...

Aaron Schmaus
Mar 7, 20232 min read
Synthetic or Down?
When it comes to choosing a sleeping bag, one of the biggest decisions you'll have to make is whether to go with a synthetic or down...

Aaron Schmaus
Feb 28, 20232 min read


Hunting is conservation?
Hunting is often viewed as a controversial and divisive topic, with some people seeing it as a necessary means of wildlife management and...

Aaron Schmaus
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Quilt vs Sleeping Bags
Backpacking quilts have become a popular alternative to traditional sleeping bags in recent years. These lightweight and versatile...

Aaron Schmaus
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Wet weather fire starting
Starting a fire in wet conditions can be a difficult task, especially if you don't have access to modern fire-starting tools. However,...

Aaron Schmaus
Feb 7, 20233 min read


Choose your spot
Choosing the best place to camp in the mountains can be a challenging task, but by considering a few key factors, you can ensure that...

Aaron Schmaus
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Find your spot
Choosing the best place to camp in the mountains can be a challenging task, but by considering a few key factors, you can ensure that...

Aaron Schmaus
Jan 31, 20232 min read


7 ways to lighten your backpack
When it comes to outdoor activities such as hiking, camping or hunting, a heavy backpack can weigh you down and make your journey less...

Aaron Schmaus
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Waking with Wolves
My buddy Joseph and I were on a backcountry fishing trip and were hammering trout. For anyone who has followed me or my writing, Joseph...

Aaron Schmaus
Jul 28, 20196 min read
True Conservation
To want to be part of something more than ourselves is always on our mind as we walk through our day-to-day lives. We join teams...

Aaron Schmaus
Jul 26, 20194 min read


What makes a great hunting partner?
The rules to help you find your partner in the backcountry. A lot of controversy surrounds the topic of hunting buddies and...

Aaron Schmaus
Jul 18, 20194 min read


The not so endangered, endangered grizzly
Let's manage them the right way. When thinking about the western states, two animals come to the forefront of a person’s mind that has...

Aaron Schmaus
Jul 18, 20195 min read


Tag Soup
Not always a winning but always a winner I have been told that your response to winning says a lot about your character. Growing up as a...

Aaron Schmaus
Jul 18, 20193 min read


Essential unpopular management
The controversial, nasty "trophy" predator management The commercialization of certain animals exists throughout the American culture in...

Aaron Schmaus
Jul 18, 20194 min read


Hunting: Blood thirst or conscientiousness
The North American model of conservation Since the dawn of human kind, we as a people have been hunting and fishing to sustain life. As...

Aaron Schmaus
Jul 18, 20194 min read
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