Author Jon Nalewajek

Being aware of the weather is important for anyone looking to get out and enjoy the outdoors. For outdoor enthusiasts, such as backpackers or mountaineers, knowing about severe storms can be critical to...

There are two types of people in the world: those that can easily fall asleep under most conditions, and those that need the conditions to be absolutely perfect in order to fall asleep easily. Unfortunately, I...

With warmer weather approaching, it is time to put our 4-season gear away and get ready for spring and summer camping. The crew at Busted Wallet is pretty familiar with sleeping in standard shaped sleeping...

What do you get when you combine features of a canoe, such as an open hull, with the maneuverability and ease of use of a kayak? You get the NEXT canoe by Old Town. When we heard that Old Town had a new...

With the end of winter approaching, the crew at Busted Wallet has been making our best effort to get out and enjoy the last few days of cold weather. Whether it is hitting the slopes or getting out to...

Every Thursday, I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to walk away from my desk a little earlier than most days, and hit up the slopes with a group of friends. We usually get in the lift right around dusk...

If you have the right gear and don't mind dealing with frigid temperatures, Winter can be a great time to get outdoors and enjoy mother nature. It's truly as easy as strapping on a pair of snowshoes, hiking...

With Patagonia’s latest Nano-Air technology, they promise material that is warm, stretchy, and breathable, and claim that you should be able to wear it for the entirety of any stop-and-start aerobic...

When it comes to durable, functional, and lightweight gear, I am a huge fan of Big Agnes products. Big Agnes is a company that encourages people to get outdoors and explore, and they use and test all of their...

MSR’s Evo Ascent 22 snowshoes are marketed as an all-terrain snowshoe that work great on a variety of snow conditions. Last week we decided to test this claim by taking a pair with us on a hike up Whiteface...

Last summer, after not biking for over a year, I began training for a 30 mile bike ride to raise money for a local cancer research institution. In order to prepare for this ride, I made a routine of not...