
Gear review: TSLA 1/4 Zip HyperDri shirt
A light layer excellent for cooler three-season conditions. And only $17. A women’s version is also available for $14. Read More …
A light layer excellent for cooler three-season conditions. And only $17. A women’s version is also available for $14. Read More …
Some “shell” pants for winter use. Discount store wind pants are inexpensive, light, and effective. And I’ve used the same pair for nearly a decade. Read More …
Rather than accidentally forget the gear, I always have my ~3 lb daypack pre-staged. Here’s what’s in my day pack. Read More …
Joan reviews this 6.8 oz (193g) carbon fiber shaft umbrella after many miles of hiking in Utah, Nevada, and on the PCT. Read More …
Time to put up or shut up. How much better do I find the $90 hiking pants vs. the $30 pants I’ve worn for many days and miles over the past two years? Read More …
A well-designed three-season puffy with a hood that is under 9 oz. Read More …
I don’t use long gaiters for three-season backpacking. But I know people who do. And here’s why. Read More …
I’ve seen 50+ comment threads on shorts to get for hiking. So here’s my suggestion. Discount shorts. Sub-$20. They work. Read More …
A look at a mundane, but important, article of clothing. Read More …
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
The base clothing I wear for three-season hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Inexpensive, reliable, useful, and makes your clothing last longer. Read More …
The puffies I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
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 …
A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …
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 …
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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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 …