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 Ultralight Sleeping Bag of 2023
We tested 18 of the top models available today to help you find the best bag for your lifestyle. Ultralight sleeping...
Best Boxer Briefs of 2023
We searched for the best boxer briefs on the market before buying and testing 13 top pairs for the office and the...
Best Handheld GPS of 2023
Looking to improve your backcountry navigation? We bought and tested 7 of the best GPS units on the market to help you...
Best Travel Underwear of 2023
Layering systems should be built from the foundations up, starting with a quality pair of underwear. They should be...
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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...
Top Pick
Sea to Summit Spark SpI 40 Review
This bag is so crazy light and packable, that we had to award it for its insane packability. We loved how light it is...
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...
Editors' Choice
Western Mountaineering Summerlite Review
Regarding materials, warmth, and weight, this is a high-quality ultralight bag. For those seeking a traditional hooded...
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...
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 Buy
Enlightened Equipment Revelation 20 Review
Due to its moderate price and the versatility it provides, this quilt presents the best overall value in our review...
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...
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