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The Last Day of Camp
Overturned dirt lies in a heap, damp from recent rain, still carrying the earthy petrichor of so many seasons. Empty bottles clutter a...

Allen Crater
Sep 298 min read


Massachusetts Time
Jason Aldean twangs through the speakers " ...chillin to Skynard and old Hank... " Despite the mercury, the dance floor of the old...

Allen Crater
Sep 109 min read


Gear Review - Poncho Performance Shirts
A comprehensive review of Poncho Outdoors' extensive line of performance shirts

Allen Crater
Jun 305 min read


Gear Review - Winston Air 2 Max Saltwater Fly Rod
A thorough review of Winston's Air 2 Max Saltwater Fly Rod

Allen Crater
Jun 305 min read


The Winter Journey
Outside the nylon walls a faint morning grey nibbles the edges of a sooty night sky. I'm tucked cozily into my sleeping bag, but I really...

Allen Crater
Apr 186 min read


Gear Review: Woxna Hälsing Foldable Saw
Overview: I'm a sucker for handcrafted knives and tools. Sure, there's something practical about a synthetic handle on an axe, or knife,...

Allen Crater
Feb 34 min read


Gear Review: Venustas Men's Heated Silent Hunting Vest
Overview: While I spend a lot of time out-of-doors in inclement weather and sub-freezing temps, my tolerance for the cold just isn't what...

Allen Crater
Jan 284 min read


The Sun Also Rises
Friday, November 22 5:56 AM. MST The revolutions of the stove fan grow slower and slower. Momentum fading like the last drops of daylight...

Allen Crater
Dec 30, 20249 min read


Gear Review: Maven CS.1A 15-45x65 Spotting Scope
Overview: Having recently completed my fourth DIY "Western" big game hunt, I've come to realize two things. First, the importance...

Allen Crater
Dec 3, 20244 min read


Gear Review: Maven CRS.3 4-20x50 Rifle Scope
Overview: I was due for an optics upgrade on my western hunting outfit – a HOWA .308. I wanted quality glass but didn't want to break the...

Kyle Crater
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Gear Review: Whiskey Leatherworks Traveling Mixologist Kit
Overview : The Whiskey Leatherworks Traveling Mixologist Kit classes up any outdoor occasion. The campaign-style waxed canvas (available...

Jon Osborn
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Holiday Gift Guide – Cabin
Inside around the fire while snow falls, watching the sunrise from the porch with a cup of coffee, or playing games around the table, there

Allen Crater
Nov 7, 20246 min read


Holiday Gift Guide – Hunting
Upland, whitetail, or big game; pushing through the popples behind a trusted dog, tucked up in a tree along a cedar swamp, or glassing...

Allen Crater
Nov 5, 202410 min read


Holiday Gift Guide – Fly Fishing
Fly anglers, myself included, are among the worst of all gear junkies. The good news? That makes holiday shopping easy. I've assembled...

Allen Crater
Oct 31, 20247 min read


Holiday Gift Guide – Books
Light a fire, pour a drink, and settle into that comfy chair – winter is reading season. If you have someone on your holiday list that...

Allen Crater
Oct 28, 202412 min read


Travel Guide: Nine (ish) Days in Switzerland
Switzerland. The destination had been on our bucket list for a while, but other travel, typically to warmer, sunnier climes during long...

Allen Crater
Sep 29, 202415 min read


The Stranger
We were due. I know it's presumptuous to believe a river owes you something, but I did, and could make a strong argument the sentiment...

Allen Crater
Jun 24, 202413 min read


Gear Review: Simms Dry Creek Z Sling
Overview: When it comes to carrying gear while fly fishing, I've tried it all: vests, chest packs, hip packs, and sling packs. Regular...

Allen Crater
Jun 14, 20244 min read


You Get What You Need
The tent fly, sleeping bags, and assorted soggy fishing-wear flap restlessly on our makeshift clothesline. Thick-cut bacon sizzles in...

Allen Crater
Jun 11, 202414 min read


Gear Review: Orvis Helios 4 Fly Rod
Overview: The new Orvis Helios 4 rods launched with significant acclaim over the past few months, and all these accolades made Allen and...

Jon Osborn
Jun 10, 20245 min read
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