Gear Review – ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 tent
After about 100 nights we find the $200 ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 an excellent car camping tent. Read More …
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Gear Review – Nortiv8 Armadillo 2 boots
A look the Armadillo 2 hiking boots from Nortiv8. Another potential budget option that’s effective in certain conditions. Read More …
Gear review: Topo Athletic Ultraventure 2 shoes
A look at the Topo Athletic Ultraventute shoes. Excellent shoes for the mountains but perhaps not brushy and prickly terrain. Read More …
Gear review – Sunblesa H11 headlamp, Gen 2
A headlamp very similar to the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25 that’s slightly lighter with an intriguing greenlight setting. Updated for Gen two in May 2023. Read More …
Gear review: Salomon X Ultra 4 Low Hiking Shoes
A look at the Salomon X Ultra 4 low hiking shoes. I like these shoes, but don’t love them. Read More …
Gear Review – Nitecore NU43 headlamp
A look at a bright, long-lasting, and high-powered headlamp. Best for climbing, camping, car emergencies, and potential SAR use. Perhaps not backpacking. Read More …
Gear overview – NortiV8 light duty hiking boots
A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …
Sunblesa looking for product testers
Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …
Two+ year review – Nitecore NU25 USB Headlamp
A look at a headlamp that’s light, works well, and less expensive than comparable models. Read More …
Gear Review – Salomon X Crest hiking shoes
A look at the Salomon hiking shoes. My verdict? Shoes best for daily wear for the person who hikes occasionally. Read More …
Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)
Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …
Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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Top gear of the decade
Items of gear and clothing that I used consistently over the decade. Read More …
Food Review: “Eat Your Coffee” snack bars
Snack bars; with a caffeine buzz. Read More …
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 …