j. taylor bell (he/him) is a wildland firefighter and an extremely enthusiastic birdwatcher. He also has a collection of poetry titled HELLO CRUEL WORLD (Wendy’s Subway, 2021) and will be starting PhD research at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia whenever it’s safe. Peep some extremely occasional twitter banter, or wave hello @jtaylorbell1 @disco_steww
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Meet Your Next Big Thru-Hiking Challenge: The 1800-Mile Australian Triple Crown
So you hiked your own hike until there were no more hikes left to hike. CDT. PCT. AT. CT. PNT. AZT. JMT. LT. And now this wistful walking career
Outdoor Research Swiftbreaker Windbreaker Review
The new Outdoor Research Swiftbreaker is like your relative that lives nearby in the big city. The windbreaker trades a certain amount of
Sea to Summit Ascent 25°F Down Sleeping Bag Review
Lately, I've really been enjoying pairing the Sea to Summit Ascent down sleeping bag with a foam pad, especially when cowboy camping. Depending on
Gossamer Gear Kumo 36L Superlight Backpack Review: Vaporwave Edition
At a blisteringly austere 14.6-ounce base, the Gossamer Gear Kumo is a bare-bones backpack that doesn't actually have any bones (it's frameless). It
LightHeart Gear FireFly 1-Person Trekking Pole Tent Review
At its core, the newest version of the LightHeart Gear FireFly tent trades simplicity for space. It requires a few extra pieces, as well as a few
Exped Ultra 3R Sleeping Pad Review
Am I the only one who experiences a weird mixture of euphoria and debilitating analysis paralysis when presented with, oh, let's say 41, slight
The Arizona Trail Gear List
Oh, those halcyon days of knowing exactly what was necessary on a thru-hike and what was absolutely frivolous and decadent. Simpler times they were,
A Short & Sweet Introduction to Picking Edible Berries Along the PCT
The west becomes a movable feast in the summer, when the mountains aren't just alive with wildflowers and fauna, but when the nature also becomes
Salomon Ultra Glide Trail Running Shoes Review
The results are in. Let it be known that—based on some articles on the internet, a majority of the reviews on their website, and all those hikes I
Patagonia Refugio 30L Daypack Review
Hello? Waiter? Yes, I'll have the word salad please. Which one you ask? Why, the "7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU