🌲 Real Trips. Real Stories. Real Outdoor Life.

Welcome to the Gear That Wins Adventure Journal — a growing collection of my real-world outdoor adventures across Wisconsin and beyond. Every story here comes from weekends on the water, miles on the trail, nights spent in a hammock, and the constant pursuit of getting myself (and my kids) outside whenever life allows.

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This isn’t staged.
This isn’t paid hype.
Just authentic adventures, written to help inspire your own.

Below you’ll find all Adventure Journal entries, automatically updated as new trips are published — kayaking, camping, backpacking, winter trekking, and everything in between.

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🗺️ Latest Adventures

• BWCA Solo Kayak Trip – Preparing for the Boundary Waters
• A Fall Guys Weekend at Mauthe Lake
• Two Nights of Winter Camping in Nicolet National Forest ❄️
• Kickapoo River Fall Colors Paddle – Adventure Journal

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📌 What You’ll Find Here

🛶 Kayak Journeys

From winding rivers like the Kickapoo to big-water crossings in the Apostle Islands, I document distance, conditions, gear used, and lessons learned out on the water.

🏕️ Camping Weekends

Hammock setups, tent nights with my kids, cold mornings, blazing fall colors, and everything in between.

🥾 Hiking & Trail Logs

Day hikes, state park adventures, Ice Age Trail sections, and backpacking warmups.

❄️ Seasonal Adventures

Winter gear tests, cold-weather camping, and the occasional “why did I decide to do this today?” moment.

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💬 Why I Keep This Journal

I started this journal to create a real, unfiltered record of my time outdoors — something my kids can look back on, something other adventurers can learn from, and something that pushes me to get outside more often.

If a post helps you plan a trip, pick the right gear, or motivates you to step out the door… mission accomplished.

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🌄 Explore More

Want to dive deeper into the gear I rely on during these trips?
👉 Visit the full Gear Reviews page.

Want useful outdoor resources, maps, paddling tools, and more?
👉 Check out the Outdoor Resources page.

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