Gear considerations for Utah hiking
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
Tag: clothing
Whatchya Wearing: Three-Season Hiking base clothing
The base clothing I wear for three-season hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Quick tip: A drying rack – Get one!
Inexpensive, reliable, useful, and makes your clothing last longer. Read More …
The Quiver: A plethora of puffies
The puffies I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
Gear review: UBTech Travel Pants
The UBTech Travel Pants are a less expensive alternative to the popular prAna Zion pants. Here’s a review based on over a year of hard use. Read More …
Gear review: LWCWUS Thermals (MilSurplus)
A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …
Gear Review: Kinco Alyeska 5230 Mittens
Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use. Read More …
Glove in Hand – Layering for Cold Weather
A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.
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Ten Ghosts of Gear Past
Some gear or clothing I used to use. But I have now phased out for various reasons. Always interesting to see how styles and preferences evolve over the years. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Rain Trekker jacket
A sub-10oz three-layer jacket that works very well for constant precip and rougher conditions. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Versalite
A light, functional, and effective jacket that packs a lot of features in a 6 oz package. Including pit zips! Read More …
Rain Gear – What To Wear?
Which rain gear or shell to wear? Depending on the conditions, one piece of gear may be better than another. Updated October 2018. Read More …
Desert Rat Sartorial Splendor
Clothing and some gear I’ve been using since October in the desert or desert-like environments. Read More …
Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka
A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas. Read More …
Solid (Standard) Fleece vs Grid Fleece
What are the functional differences between grid and solid (standard) fleece? Read More …
The Great Eight – Pieces of timeless gear
Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items. Read More …