Checklist
Less packing panic. More time outside. A printable checklist with room to make it your own.
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The Pacific Northwest is home.
Built for the trail.
Rooted in faith.
Useful things. Real stories. A little Washington grit.
Welcome to my corner of the outdoors.
From the forests to the Columbia River
Hey, I'm Dan.
Hey, I'm Dan. Regional landscape · Unsplash
Useful downloadsMade at the workbenchStories from outsideFaith with us
The TrailFuelCo shop
Good things to take
on your next adventure.
From a better-packed weekend to something made just for you. Start with a free printable, or see what's on the workbench.
3D prints
A decorative dragon medallion, made with a hands-on mindset. Ask Dan about a custom print.
Ask about a printField log
Save the place, the conditions, the good stuff and what you'd do differently next time.
Download freeMore from the workbench is on the way.
Small start. Room to grow.I'm building out the digital collection and print shop. Join the field notes for new releases.
From the workbench
3D prints with
a little character.
Wolves, wildlife and one hungry little moon thief. These are examples of finished designs and prints. Ask about size, color, material and what can be made for you.
Have an idea of your own? Send Dan the basics and start a custom-print conversation.
Ask about a custom print The TrailFuelCo film
Your escape
is out there.
A short film for the part of you that would rather be outside. Press play and take the scenic route.
A useful little freebieLess “what did I forget?”
Less “what did I forget?”
More “let's go.”
Get the weekend camp checklist. Print it, make it yours, and keep it with your gear for the next trip.
Get the free checklist No signup needed. Just something useful.A field note now and then.
New downloads, stories from outside, and what's taking shape at the workbench. Join the list for future updates.
Your email stays private. Read the privacy note.Field notes
There's a story
beyond the trailhead.
Camp life. Time on the water. Things that make you stop and listen. A growing journal from my side of the Pacific Northwest.
From Dan
More than a gear list.
The outdoors, the things I make, and the faith behind it all.
Read the noteCamp life
Leave yourself a better camp note.
A small habit that makes the next weekend outside a little easier.
Read the note
Around the campfire
Something happened out there?
A place for the outdoor stories that stay with you long after the trip.
Read the noteExplore the Pacific Northwest
A place on the map.
A story behind it.
This is the start of my field map. A home for fishing memories, camp notes and the places that leave you with questions.
Columbia River, Washington
A seven-foot reason to remember.
I've held a seven-foot sturgeon from the Columbia. That's the kind of memory this map is for.
Meet the person behind the mapRegional view only. Check current access, conditions and rules before any trip.
The Pacific Northwest
A little more outside.
Hey, I'm Dan.
An outdoors guy.
A maker.
A man of faith.
TrailFuelCo is where those parts of my life come together. Camping in Washington. Fishing the Columbia. Making something at the workbench. Sharing what stays with me.
I want this to be a place for useful things and honest stories. My own digital products and 3D prints, the gear I use, and a conversation that goes a little deeper than the next purchase.
Faith is part of the journey.
My Christian faith belongs here, alongside the muddy boots and the time outside. There is room around this campfire for you.
Around the campfire
All good stories
start somewhere.
A camp you still think about. A fish you'll never forget. A sound outside the tent that you still can't explain.
If it happened to you out there, I'd like to hear it.
- Firsthand stories, in your own words.
- Every submission reviewed by Dan.
- Nothing posts automatically.
Keep exact campsites and sensitive locations private. Share the general area, and tell us what you observed.
The supporting cast
A little gear talk.
Lighting, camp comfort & portable power
The supporting cast
A little gear talk.
Gear has its place. Here are the retailer links from TrailFuelCo's gear collection, while I build out notes on my own kit. Check the exact model and current availability with each retailer.
Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through these links, at no extra cost to you. Retailers handle payment, shipping and returns. These links are not a claim that I've personally tested every product or model.