Ryan is an outdoor enthusiast and gear expert originally from Montana who spent four years living in Boston, after stints in India, Rwanda, Senegal, and elsewhere. He and his wife are on a new journey to travel the world and blog about their adventures at Passions and Places.
Camping is all about getting away from the amenities of our everyday lives: electricity, central air, running water, and WiFi. Going without it is part of what makes the experience so special; it’s a chance to experience life at its most primitive...
Contact with poisonous plants can put an abrupt end to your camping trip. They hide sneakily between the lush green bushes and trees of the great outdoors. They can cause uncomfortable rashes, gastrointestinal problems, and even death. Below is some...
There’s more than one way to camp; you don’t need to give up everything to return to nature. A camping sink is one aspect of home life many campers don’t realize they can bring. Running water completely changes the camping experience, and bringing a...
Getting a little dirty is the essence of camping. Long sweaty hikes, plodding through muddy terrain, getting enveloped in campfire smoke, and when you need to wash off, you go for a swim in a lake filled with algae and little critters. That’s...
The tactical shovel is the most versatile offering when it comes to shovels. Many of these tactical shovels are equipped with features that go beyond earthmoving, often including sharp edges that can be used as a defensive weapon or as a camping...
There are so many options available for tent camping these days: easy to assemble pop-ups, multi-room behemoths that can fit ten or more campers, and even ultra-light bivy sacks designed for fast travel through the backcountry. But perhaps the most...
There’s a good chance that the word kukri sounds foreign to you, and unless you’re steeped in the minutiae of the knife world, it may not be on your radar. However, this curved knife from Nepal is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after...
‘EDC’ stands for everyday carry; all it really means is what you carry around in your pockets daily. It might include a torch, wallet, watch, first aid items, and of course, always a knife. There are plenty of choices when selecting the best EDC...