The Frugal Backpacker – The $300 Gear Challenge
Backpacking gear on the cheap. If you are new to backpacking or on a budget, here is a complete gear list for less than $300 — Updated Jan 2019. Read More …
Tag: gear
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: Altra Superior 3.5
A very comfortable and light shoe that fits wider toe-boxes well. Not durable, however, and best for maintained trails and non-rough terrain. Read More …
Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 3 Hiking Shoes
An all-purpose hiking shoe good for rough trails and conditions in addition to off-trail jaunts. Reminiscent of the old Montrail Hardrocks in many ways. Read More …
Gear Review: Greenbelly Meals-2-Go
A review of Greenbelly meal bars that prompted a discussion on food, nutrition, dollar to calorie ratio, and why we enjoy the outdoors. Read More …
Be a gear hobbyist!
Just some thoughts on gear as a hobby. Read More …
Website of the week: Fakespot
Fakespot helps sort the dross from the gems regarding lower priced gear and clothing for the outdoors. 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 …
Website of the week: Adventures in Stoving
Well written, thought out and valuable discussion on all things stoves. Read More …
Sports Authority, EMS and the change in retail
The financial woes of two outdoor retail stores and thoughts on today’s outdoor commerce market. Read More …
PMags.com -Maintenance for gear,self and website
A good day for some maintenance on this website, my gear and for myself. Read More …
Cotton kills?
Does cotton really kill in the backcountry? Maybe. Sometimes. It depends. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ziplock bag wallet
A Ziplock bag for a wallet seems obvious. But then I saw a review for a $35 hiker wallet. Perhaps the idea is not obvious after all. Read More …
Kia Sorento cargo shelf
A cargo shelf for our 2005 Kia Sorento. Read More …
TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel
TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …
Tools of the trade
Gear is just a tool. And it really does not state anything beyond that. There is a thread over on Backpacking Light about what our gear says about us. I never really thought about what gear says about me. Read More …