Solid (Classic) Fleece vs Grid Fleece vs. Alpha fleece
What are the functional differences between grid. Alpha, and solid (classic) fleece? Revised March 2024 Read More …
Month: March 2024
Down the Colorado and up the canyons
A weekend of packraftng where I floated the Colorado River and made my way back via the canyons. Read More …
The Budget Backpacking Kit
A sequel of sorts to my $300 gear challenge. A little over $800 and 10 lbs for a kit that is light, functional, and easily, assembled. Updated Mar 2024. Read More …
Reddit AMA – Around the Campfire
A bit late in posting (!), but there’s an AMA-style posting I did on Reddit. Read More …
Ten year gear review: Montbell Superior Down (updated)
A well-designed three-season puffy with a hood that is under 9 oz. I’ve used one version or another of this garment for overa Read More …
Keeping it local in Moab
Some misc trips when the raods got muddy or snowy and we did not want to get stuck somewhere in the back of beyond. Read More …
Into canyon country
A weekend spent in the nooks and crannies of canyon country. Read More …
Poking around in Capitol Reef
Some enjoyable time in Capitol Reef National Park. Read More …
Gear Review – The Tractive GPS Tracker
My good friend Josh review the Tractive GPS ; a device that’ lets pet owners track their furry friend and combines a bit of Strava functionality, too. Read More …