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Hilltop Packs - bargain bin discounts up to 50% off until stock is gone - hurry!
MHPOWOS - Black Friday early access!! 12% off with code BFCM12 until 2 Dec
Darn Tough - buy 4 adult, get 1 free kids socks - use code KIDSSOCKS25 until 31 Dec
HoverAir - $15 off HOVERAir X1 Pro or Promax using code HOVERSPS until 16 March 2027
Perpetual
Impetro Gear - 10% off your order - use coupon code: David10
Hilltop Packs - get 10% off your order with this link and special coupon code: SAVEWITHDOE
MHPowos - Get 10% off on portable solar panels with this link and use Coupon Code: DavidA10!
FitVille Hiking Shoes - Get 28% off using discount code: DavidA28 for all items on these region-specific links: US Customers, UK Customers, and EU Customers. They also offer a 25% discount on first time orders for new customers. Shop here - or on Amazon (website discounts don't apply on Amazon).
RecPak first orders get 20% off. Free shipping for orders over $50! Start here for great tasting, ultralight, nutrition-packed meal replacements for the adventurer!
TrustFire's has a full lineup of lighting products for home and adventurers. To automatically get a 10% discount on your order, start here. Or you can enter discount code: DavidOnEarth during checkout to get 10% off your entire order.
Silverlight has amazing silver threaded socks and other fine outdoor clothing. They will give you 10% off your total order by using this link or by entering davidonearth10 during checkout.
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Nemo orders over $100 ship free!
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Coffee Lovers
For those who appreciate a good cup of joe, I have a couple companies I recommend for different reasons:
Black Rifle Coffee Company. BBRC is a US military combat veteran owned company that gives back (in big ways) to veterans. They do their own small-batch roasting of hand selected premium beans and they offer great perks for subscribers. BBRC has created their own cultish following - and for good reasons. These guys are the real thing and the coffee is outstanding! GET 20% off today!
Atlas Coffee Club. If you ever wanted to try coffee from different places around the globe, check out this club! But, it's not just specialty grade, single origin, hand-picked beans at the peak of ripeness - it's roasted according to your preference and comes as fresh as it gets. Did you know beans in most coffee choices at the grocery store are not ANY of these things - it's a real let-down. To buy coffee from the supermarket is settling for a far less product and a substandard experience. Life's too short for that - live like you want it, people! Drink "real" coffee - SAVE $10 and join the club!
Software Discounts
Dehancer is a leading film emulation software created by enthusiasts and scientists to provide a truly cinematic look to digital videos and photos. With over 60 realistic photographic and movie film profiles and nearly unlimited settings, anyone with even an elementary level experience can up your game to do amazing production work that was previously unavailable at this price point. Do yourself a favor and check this out. Use my promotion code (DavidonEarth) at checkout to get 10% off your purchase (not applicable for the IOS app subscription).
Disclosure: The links above are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, David on Earth will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Your participation is a great way to support our continued content.
Gear Reviews
Can we find a camp chair that is super light weight, comfortable, and durable? Maybe this chair from Nemo fits the bill.
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CNOC Vesica's eco-friendly, collapsible water bottle has pros and cons. Learn if this alternative to disposable plastic is right for your next hike.
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Looking for a certified bear resistant food storage bag? Maybe Adotek has what you've been looking for.
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Hikers and backpackers require durable and reliable gear and enough power to keep our devices charged; it's a matter of safety. Let's see if these solar panels will do the job.
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This review takes you through the specs and testing of MHPowos 40W solar panel, providing you specific test results and insights into the practical use of potentially endless power while on trail.
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Looking for a quality down topquilt. Here's one I've used for several years now.
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Looking for the perfect ultralight stove kit? Weight, fuel efficiency, features - it may be that Fire Maple has hit the target. Check out this review.
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Darn Tough socks have been a thru-hiker standard for some time, but a new competitor is challenging that standing. Find out what Silverlight has to offer.
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Our bodies crave proper nutrition, especially on those long hard days on trail. Could RecPak be the answer to battle things like hiker hunger? Take a look at this review.
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Durston gear has been very successful. But does the Kakwa 40 measure up to the standard? Here's my review after a couple years of use.
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In this review we look at the Nemo Fillo Pillow, providing valuable insights into the comfort, design, and practicality of the Nemo Fillo Pillow, outlining its key features and user experiences.
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The Kahtoola Instagaiters Ultra-Light Ankle Gaiter is a lightweight and durable accessory designed to protect your ankles and shoes from debris, water, and mud during outdoor activities. Made with high-quality materials, this gaiter ensures comfort and performance for hikers, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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We should all follow the path that makes our life meaningful and affirms our 'why' in body, mind, and spirit.
Hi, I'm David Ashley. I've adopted the name "David on Earth" as a trail name, the less formal identity that accompanies me on every adventure out in the wilds of nature.
A little about me: I've been happily married for all my adult life to the same wonderful woman.
She gave me two beautiful girls who blessed me with four grandchildren, who again blessed me with two great-grandsons.
I live in Colorado, but I've lived throughout the midwestern United States and traveled the world for 20 years when I was in the United States Air Force, and then some afterwards. I am now fully retired from the 9-5 life, spending a good amount of my time encouraging active outdoor lifestyles.
I've logged thousands of trail miles over the years. In 2018 I hiked the 500-mile Colorado Trail. I've hiked nearly 400 miles of the Arizona Trail. I hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail in California and Nevada. I've also hiked trails in Arkansas, Michigan, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. God willing, as long as I can move, I intend on adding to this list of places.
On this website I am attempting to be helpful to those who want more of the good life. The blog with insight and tips, gear reviews of my favorite gear, an updated list of gear discounts and deals, my affiliate partner list, and my gear list is all packed in here. It's all leaning a bit toward my generation, but younger folks will also find what I do here to be helpful.
I hope you enjoy this website and my YouTube channel. You can also find me on Instagram. I'd love to hear from you by commenting in the blog on this site or via YouTube or Instagram.
You Can Help
How can this work? Creating content and maintaining a website is more than a casual hobby; it takes an incredible amount of time and effort. Now, I'm happy to do this; I enjoy it. BUT it is not free - it's actually a bit costly. Camera gear, software, travel expenses, hiking gear, etc. etc. I couldn't do this without help. This is where you come in. You can help keep this going by using the links provided on our Affiliate Partners page, banners in the blog articles, and links on my Gear List pages. Every time you click on those links and buy great gear from these companies, I get a tiny little kick back (at no cost to you). It all adds up and helps close the financial gap, allowing all this to continue. I'd like to do this for a long time and I believe you would like to continue getting increased value from what I'm able to create for you - so, I'll say please and thank you in advance for your generous support!
You can also support this work by becoming a patron at my Patreon page. (or you can join for free) This is where I post content that cannot be found anywhere else. Like my Thoughts-of-the-Week video podcast, planning spreadsheet templates, detailed trip reports, a copy of my Colorado Trail e-book, and early access to all YouTube videos (ad free!). Again, I'll thank you in advance of your incredible support!
Now, stop reading this and go live like you want it! I'll see you on the trail!
Disclosure: Some links on this website are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, David on Earth will earn an affiliate commission if you click through the link and finalize a purchase. Your participation is a great way to support our continued content.