Events & Lectures… Beard Care – shopping 8 Dec 20256 Oct 2025 Gift-Ready Shopping Notes Bar Soap: Cold Brew Cleanse: coffee-kissed skin that stays soft and smooth, even after long days outdoors. Shampoo: Pine Tar Shampoo: cleanses deeply, calms the skin, and…
Gear Reviews Gear Review: ENO JungleNest Hammock & HouseFly Tarp – Bug-Free, Scout-Proof Florida Comfort 1 Dec 202521 Aug 2026 By Jeff Fabiszewski – Wilderness First Responder | Backcountry Chef | Hammock-Camper Dad I bought the ENO JungleNest Hammock with the idea that it would be my ultralight bug-proof escape…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… 🌀 After the Storm: A Hurricane Emergency Guide to Stay Informed & Powered Up 15 Sep 202525 Aug 2026 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…
Backcountry Kitchen… 🥢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…
Expeditions & Trip Reports… 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…
Gear Reviews 🎣 Snook Happens: A Caladesi Catch-and-Release Tale 25 Aug 202521 Aug 2026 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,…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… 🔥 Essential Safety Gear: FAYNE Emergency Fire Blanket Review 21 Aug 202525 Aug 2026 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…
Backcountry Kitchen… 🍜🔥 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…
Backcountry Kitchen… 🥢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…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… 🔥 Gear Review: The SnowPeak Mini Flame 7 Aug 202525 Aug 2026 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,…
Backcountry Kitchen… 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…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… 🌀 Survive the Storm, Stay Smart After: Post-Hurricane Safety and the Scene Size-Up 31 Jul 202525 Aug 2026 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…
Backcountry Kitchen… 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…
🌀 Safety & First Aid… 🩹Why Every Adventurer Needs a ROAD iD 24 Jul 202525 Aug 2026 Peace of Mind in the Wild Starts with This Simple, Life-Saving Gear As a professional kayaker, wilderness first responder, and dad, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s a lifestyle. I’ve been…
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