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 …
Tag: clothing
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 …
Gear Review: M65 jacket liner
Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …
Gear review: Point6 light mini-crew socks
Socks. A boring piece gear. But critical. Over the past two years, I’ve become impressed with the Point6 brand. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping
The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking
The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Nordic touring
The clothing I wear when out for a day ski tour. Read More …
Useful items for the outdoors person
A grab bag of favorite items that I have consistently used for a variety of outdoor activities. Read More …
Long term review: My favorite fleece hat
Cold and drizzly today in Colorado. Which means I had to grab my favorite hat. Read More …
A well worn piece of gear over the seasons
My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …
Gear review: BDU pants
Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …
Gear review: Paradox DriRelease thermals from Costco
A review of the Paradox DriRelease thermals. Well made, affordable and effective base layers typically found at Costco. Read More …
TBT Gear: Lands’ End ragg wool socks
Another Throwback Thursday look at gear. This time a simple pair of ragg wool socks I’ve used for many ski tour days. Read More …
Review: Minus 33 midweight merino wool layers
A long term review of the Minus 33 midweight merino wool layers. They breathe well, they adapt to different temperatures…they just don’t last long. Read More …
Puffies 101
A general overlook at puffy jackets. Which type is best for three-season use, general winter use or more extreme environments. Read More …
Gear Review: C9 (Target) running pants
Some effective pants for ski touring when constantly on the move and above 10 or so in temperature. Read More …