Allen Crater
Gear Review: Dark Energy Poseidon Pro Portable Charger
Overview: For me, having a reliable source of power in the backcountry is critical. Not only do I require it to charge my phone (which...
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Allen Crater
- Dec 9, 2021
- 4 min
Gear Review: Heather's Choice Backcountry Meals
Overview: Teddy Roosevelt once said: "No man who, for his good fortune, has at times in his life endured toil and hardship, ever fails to...
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Allen Crater
- Dec 6, 2021
- 11 min
Comfort Zone
It's black and silent. Deep in my subconscious something pulls me toward a light. A sound registers. Distant, but moving closer. Shuffled...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
Among The Bones
I've had it. Had it with the traffic. The RVs and buses and vans. The gawkers and rubberneckers. The safety signs and orange cones. The...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 5, 2021
- 5 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Books
When I can't actually be outdoors exploring, hiking, camping, fishing or hunting I like to read about it. In fact, my Christmas list...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 5, 2021
- 7 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Around The Cabin
Every explorer needs a basecamp - a point from which all adventures originate and a place to reflect on adventures past. Some call it the...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 5, 2021
- 4 min
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
- Oct 4, 2021
- 5 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Fly Fishing
It's no secret that I love to fly fish. It probably occupies more of my time and more of my wallet than anything else. It's also no...
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Allen Crater
- Oct 1, 2021
- 4 min
2021 Holiday Gift Guide - Hunting
Whether you're chasing birds or bulls, hunting "out west" or Midwest, pursuing game with a bow, a shotgun or rifle, trekking hills or...
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Jon Osborn
- Sep 14, 2021
- 3 min
Gear Review: Poncho Men's Performance Shirt
Overview: Even in this modern day and age, weather forecasts often amount to an educated guess, and anglers seldom have the luxury of...
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Allen Crater
- Jul 31, 2021
- 4 min
One Last Walk
We’re heading into the wooded grove that has been our go-to spot for so many Sunday outings. The place I learned to hunt as a boy, and...
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Allen Crater
- Jul 26, 2021
- 9 min
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
- Jun 23, 2021
- 6 min
Authors, Artists, and Makers Volume 5: Ryan Smith
Have you ever experienced art that just completely stopped you in your tracks? Maybe a piece of writing or a painting. Or maybe a musical...
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Allen Crater
- Jun 11, 2021
- 10 min
Authors, Artists, and Makers Volume 4: Jason Veeneman, Karma Kane Rods
I'll freely admit that my favorite way to chase trout is throwing streamers. For me, there's nothing like the aggressive take of a big...
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Allen Crater
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
The Preservation Of Fire
It snowed last night. Just a light dusting, but enough to turn things white again. We throw in another log and stoke the wood stove to...
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Amber Casey
- May 5, 2021
- 6 min
My Why
In a world overrun by categories and labels, hunting is the great equalizer. The outdoors is one of the few places where age, gender,...
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Allen Crater
- Mar 29, 2021
- 11 min
Authors, Artists, and Makers Volume 3: George Hill
I can't imagine anything more beautiful than a trout. The spots, the vermiculation, the halos and, of course, the colors. Each its own...
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Allen Crater
- Mar 25, 2021
- 4 min
Gear Review: Duckworth Snowcrest Shirt
Overview: I'm a bit of a dichotomy when it comes to gear. On the one hand I embrace the latest technologies, tools and materials for...
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Allen Crater
- Mar 15, 2021
- 4 min
Can't Be Done
I distinctly remember flying around the old logging road corner watching the boat trailer roll up hard on one wheel. Way up. I was...
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Allen Crater
- Feb 23, 2021
- 11 min
Authors, Artists, and Makers Volume 2: Whiskey Leatherworks
For those of you that know me well, it's no secret I have a profound weakness for hand-made products. That weakness is where this story...
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