The Thoughts and Tips page is an index of my blog posts that are not Hikes or Foods but a collection of my thoughts and tips I have found and other random musings by me.
Thoughts
Screw it I’m Trying
To Pee or Not to Pee
Bad Days and Bidets’: Just wash it off
Hiking Alone not Lonely Hiking
Waiting to Inhale 
That One Spot 
Lost in the Woods New!
The Blanket of Winter New!
The First Snow New!
The Fist Step New!
Second Chances New!
Sunset at the Salt Flats New!
Comfort Zone New!
The Walk New!
Uphill Hiking NEW!
Cold Snap New!
A Mind for Camping
Introducing Chloe Swink and the Swell 
A group in the Hills
Another Year 
Sunset at White Sands National Park 
Arches in Winter 
Always Choose Adventures New!
The Last Hike… 
Foot on Dirt 
Little Victories
Winter is Coming 
The Shoulder Saga Part 94745 
Cute Baby Animals 
False Summits
As Seen on TV
2021 Review 
Bad Vibes 
The Security Blanket 
Gorge-ous Fears 
The Fall – Snowshoe Edition 
Hiking Chicken 
Hiking with Mom 
Holiday Travel 
Daylight Savings Time 
Small Snacks vs Big Meals Hiking Edition 
National Take a Hike Day 
The Night Hike 
Sunrise at the Grand Canyon
Fatman Vs. Fat Man’s Pass
The People we Meet 
The Burbs 
Joints 
The Good with the Bad
Slipping 
Lessons 
This is Forty, Too 
Unintended First Responder
Winslow, Arizona
The Hiking Seasons 
The Christmas Hike 2021
The Christmas Hike- Resolutions
Resolutions and Excuses
Winter Fat vs Summer Fat
Snowshoeing: Take One
I Tried and Lost and that is OK
Take That Mountain 
Fat and Happy? 
Don’t Look Down!
Recovery time: D.O.M.S. and Salts
Fatman to Fitman: Update 1
Fatman to Fitman: Update 2
Fatman to Fitman: Update 3
Fatman to Fitman: Update 4 – 52 Hike Challenge- Fatman to Fitman: Update 5 – The Doctor
Fatman to Fitman: Mental Health Benefits of Hiking- Fatman to Fitman: The Relapse
52 Hike Challenge 2021: Complete - Fatman Favorites of 2020: Restaurants
Fatman Favorites of 2020: Wildlife
Fatman Favorites of 2020: Hikes
The Great Southwestern Road Trip 
Eternal Spring
Music an Mountain Lions
New Features Alert
Getting Started Guides
Getting Started Tips: Exercises- Getting Started Tips: Staying Healthy
- Getting Started Tips: Recovery
Getting Started Tips: Winter Weather- Getting Started Tips: Summer Weather
- Getting Started Tips: Fall Weather
- Getting Started Tips: Fad Diets and Exercise
Getting Started Tips: Hydration and Snacks- Getting Started Tips: Drinking Water Safety UV
Getting Started Tips: Backpack Basics - Getting Started Tips: Footwear
- Getting Started Tips: Winter Clothing
- Getting Started Tips: Snowshoe Basics
Getting Started Tips: Leave No Trace
Getting Started Tips: Suncare and Sunscreen
Product Reviews
Product Review: Costa Untangled Pescador Sunglasses New!
Product Review: Saucony Xodus Ultra New!
Product Review: Osprey Daylite Sling
Product Review: Fox River Socks 
Product Review: Kodiak Stave Hiking Boot 
Product Review: Kuhl Kove Travel Bag 
Product Review: Osprey Manta 24 Backpack 
Product Review: Kuhl Revolvr Hiking Pants 
Product Review: Foxelli MX200 Headlamp 
Product Review: Kodiak Skogan Hiking Boot 
Product Review: Kuhl Renegade Cargo Convertible Pant
Product Review: Kuhl Klash Hiking Pant
Product Review: Kuhl Traverse Hiking Pant
Pack Fitting at REI
Get to Know: Kodiak Boots
Product Review: Kodiak Moncton Boots
Product Review: KEEN Targhee III Wide
Product Review: Camelbak Dart
Fatman Findings: Beef Jerky
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