Growing up in Ohio, Ethan began his love of the outdoors young; backpacking sections on the Appalachian Trail, and rock climbing in the Red River Gorge. In 2009, he moved to Prescott, where he earned a degree in Adventure Education from Prescott College. After working seasonally around the west for a few years in between semesters, Ethan took what was going to be a week-long trip to Zion National Park. Seven years later, he’s still there, working as a rock climbing and canyoneering guide.
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Best Travel Underwear of 2024
Layering systems should be built from the foundation up, starting with a quality pair of underwear. They should be...Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag of 2024
We tested 17 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping...Best Buy
Hammock Gear Economy Burrow 20 Review
A versatile and featured quilt. It's not as light or warm as other models, but the price is hard to argue against...Best Boxer Briefs of 2024
We tested the best boxer briefs from SmartWool, Mack Weldon, Tommy John, ExOfficio, Saxx, and more to find the...Best Handheld GPS
Looking to improve your backcountry navigation? We bought and tested 7 of the best GPS units on the market to help you...Editors' Choice
Garmin GPSMAP 66st Review
This is a high-end accurate handheld unit, with 16GB of integral memory, an expedition battery mode, and a quad-helix...Marmot Performance Boxer Brief Review
This pair aims to span the gap between underwear designed for high output activities and daily wear, and falls...Top Pick
Duckworth Vapor Brief Review
Theis pair is well constructed and made entirely in the USA. The high-quality fabric felt nice and comfy, and the...How to Choose an Ultralight Sleeping Bag
Choosing an ultralight sleeping bag that best suits your needs means considering a myriad of things, such as the...Exped HyperQuilt 36 Review
A lightweight quilt for summer adventures or hut to hut trips. While we liked some of the features, such as the hood...Stance Poly Blend Review
These boxer briefs are seriously stylin', but they aren't as well-suited to active users as the other underwear we...Editors' Choice
Outdoor Research Alpine Onset Boxer Brief Review
Top shelf underwear here. The stretchy fit is comfortable enough to lounge around in but still works as a high...How to Choose Travel Underwear
There are a number of different options of men's underwear out there. Here's how to pick the right pair for your...Stoic Merino Performance Boxer Brief Review
We appreciated the merino wool on this pair, but we didn't love the fit or durability of them. We think that with some...Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt 700 Review
With a super wide and long, one-size-fits-all design, this quilt is big enough to wrap yourself up like a burrito...
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