Backcountry Renegade

02/28/2026

New gear review is up> Mini 2 Vs Mini 3 Plus

In this video we consider the new Garmin inReach Mini 3 Plus vs Mini 3 vs Mini 2. The Mini 3 plus really brings this communication device into the modern era...

01/06/2026

Here is the vid of my hike this summer to Anderson Glacier in Olympic National Park. A bit different style, hope you enjoy.

Hiking 40 Miles to Anderson Glacier | Backpacking Olympic National Park via Enchanted Valley to Anderson Pass backpacking and camping triphiking Olympic tr...

10/24/2025

Its been a while but finally got a new vid out. More to comes soon. Enjoy

In this video I am camping in my Jeep Liberty KJ at one of my favorite spots overlooking the Juan De Fuca Strait just outside of Port Angeles, WA. Join me as...

08/13/2025

Finally finished pt 4 of my hike in the Enchantments from last year. Enjoy

This is part 4 of my backpacking trip in the Enchantments. This was filmed in 2024, but finally got around to editing it. In this video I hike from the Core ...

02/19/2025

New jacket shell battle is up Rush VS Beta AR

In this video we compare the two popular jackets from Arcteryx the Rush and the Beta AR. Both are Gore-Tex Shell jackets. The BETA AR is a "All Rounder" jack...

10/19/2024

https://youtu.be/Xd_Jgss9jsY

In this Video I begin one of my favorite backpacking trips in the Enchantments. I will be camping for 3 days in the Core are various sights. In this video is...

10/15/2024

Just dropped! My latest video takes you on an epic backpacking adventure through the breathtaking Enchantments in Washington. Witness one of the most scenic hikes in the state! Here is the first of the episodes
Watch now and get ready to be enchanted!

08/02/2024

New Vid is out on Why Garmin Inreach is still alive and well even with IOS18. DO you think the points made are valid enough to keep a dedicated satellite communicator ?

In this video I explain Why Apple IOS 18 DID NOT KILL Garmin InReach as we compare the Iphone vs Garmin for backcountry Satellite Messaging. ...

06/25/2024

New vid is up of a sweet new portable espresso machine, the Outin Nano, that I’ve been testing out in my overlanding trips

The OutIn Nano is an amazing portable espresso maker that's redefining on-the-go coffee experiences allowing you to enjoy expresso and more even while you ar...

06/08/2024

New gear review is up between the Contour 35 and the Waypoint 35 from HMG

In this video we are looking at the HMG Contour 35 vs Waypoint 35 in a epic Backpack battle. Both these packs have alot of similarities and both are geared ...

05/11/2024

Here is a show vid I made of some of the highlights from the Auroras last night. Still much to learn as this was my first time experiencing photographing them. Enjoy

Pretty epic camping last night under the Northern Lights west of Port Angeles looking north over the water toward Victoria Canada.

05/11/2024

Pretty epic camping last night under the Northern Lights west of Port Angeles looking north over the water toward Victoria Canada. No post enhancement. Have a ton of photos, here are just a few. More pics and video to come