🌀 hurricane… 🩺 🌀Wilderness First Aid After the Storm 22 Sep 202515 Sep 2025 When the hurricane winds die down, the danger is far from over. Roads are blocked, neighborhoods are cut off, and EMTs may take hours to arrive. In those moments, even…
🌀 hurricane… 🌀 After the Storm: A Hurricane Emergency Guide to Stay Informed & Powered Up 15 Sep 20259 Sep 2025 By Jeff Fabiszewski – Wilderness First Responder, Expedition Planner, Florida Native When the wind subsides and skies begin to clear, the real challenge starts. Staying informed and prepared post-hurricane means leveraging…
Cooking… 🥢Trailside Zen: A Snow Peak Gear Review from the Palmettos 8 Sep 20253 Sep 2025 Location: Somewhere under Florida palmettos with a belly full of ramen and a heart full of gratitude. If you’ve ever wanted to transform your backcountry meal into a moment of…
Outdoor Reflections 🌅We Are Not All in the Same Boat 4 Sep 20254 Sep 2025 Out on the water, a storm does not ask what boat you brought. Rain falls the same on fiberglass decks and hand-hewn canoes. Thunder does not distinguish between a luxury…
Holiday Season… 🌅Labor Day, Paddles, and the Call of the Water 1 Sep 20254 Sep 2025 When I think of Labor Day, I find myself reflecting on this past July's journey. I spent two weeks on a narrowboat threading the locks and channels of the River…
Expeditions… Pecan Coffee Beard Balm: A River Ritual for Sailors 28 Aug 202526 Aug 2025 When I set off for our two-week Sea Scout journey along the River Thames this summer, I carried a quiet superstition with me. Sailors across the ages have warned against…
Florida Kayaking… 🎣 Snook Happens: A Caladesi Catch-and-Release Tale 25 Aug 202513 May 2025 If you’ve never waded the flats around Caladesi Island State Park in Florida, let me paint you a picture: crystal-clear water, mangrove tunnels that seem pulled from a pirate map,…
ten essentials 🔥 Essential Safety Gear: FAYNE Emergency Fire Blanket Review 21 Aug 202512 Jun 2025 by Jeff Fabiszewski – Wilderness First Responder, WFA Trainer, Expedition Kayaker, Outdoor Educator 🧯 What It Is and Why It Matters Let’s be honest — when things go sideways in…
Gear Reviews 🎣 Gear Tip & Review: Fishing the Flats in an Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 18 Aug 202513 May 2025 There’s something pure about working the flats and mangrove edges in the backwaters of Caladesi Island State Park. This picture takes me back to drifting quietly through crystal-clear shallows when…
Cooking… 🍜🔥 Japanese-Inspired Backcountry Lunch 14 Aug 20255 Jun 2025 with the Trangia Mess Tin, Snow Peak Chopsticks, Mini Sierra Cup, Ozen Solo Table and Esbit Stove When you’re deep in the backcountry and craving something soulful, nothing hits quite…
Cooking… 🥢Beyond the Spork: Why I Bring SnowPeak Wabuki Chopsticks on Every TripGear Review 11 Aug 20253 Sep 2025 We talk a lot about stoves, pans, and camp recipes—but we rarely give enough attention to one of the most underrated pieces of backcountry kitchen gear: your utensils. I’ve used…
🌀 hurricane… 🔥 Gear Review: The SnowPeak Mini Flame 7 Aug 20254 Jun 2025 More Than a Flame — It’s a Lifestyle Essential When you're packing for a multi-day kayaking expedition or preparing for the next hurricane, space and weight matter. So does functionality,…
Cooking… From Ramen to Cornbread: Why the Trangia Mess Tin is My Go-To Backcountry Kitchen Tool 4 Aug 202511 May 2025 When you’ve been cooking in the wild for as many years as I have—on the trail, in the bush, and by the coast—you start to develop an almost instinctive appreciation…
🌀 hurricane… 🌀 Survive the Storm, Stay Smart After: Post-Hurricane Safety and the Scene Size-Up 31 Jul 20254 Jun 2025 When the hurricane passes and you’re standing upright, uninjured, and alive—that’s victory. But it’s also the beginning of a new danger phase: the aftermath. Every year, people who survive the…
Cooking… Backcountry Banana Pancakes with the SnowPeak GigaPower Stove & Trek 900 Titanium Pan: A Gear Review 28 Jul 202511 May 2025 There’s something special about the first hot breakfast after a night in the backcountry. Maybe it’s the chill in the air or the sound of a distant loon calling across…
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