Gear review: ULA Circuit backpack
The ULA Circuit makes a “jack of all trades pack” for three years now. From cold-weather backpacking to desert water hauls and only at a little over 2 lbs. Read More …
Month: February 2021
Down and dirty backpacking
A lesser-known route with some excellent scenery, a river, memorable images…and tacos on the way home! Read More …
Four Days in The Needles
Two days of backpacking followed by two days of camping in The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Read More …
Rain mitt #4 – Swiss Army vinyl rain mitts
Another inexpensive and effective mitten option for cold and wet use that also allows easy layering. Read More …
Gear Review – Slumberjack SJK Roadhouse Tarp
A very good sun and rain tarp for the back of a truck or SUV. Purchase some additional equipment and the tarp goes from a very good piece of gear to excellent. Read More …
A classic revisited
We did another winter backpack along a classic route. Read More …
Rain Mitt #3 – Biohazard mitts
These biohazard liner mittens are inexpensive, waterproof, and light at 1 oz a pair. I think they’ll work best for occasional three-season use. Read More …
The Alcove
Our first backpacking trip of the year proved as memorable and previous ones. And double special as Joan received the OK from her PT. Read More …