TBT Gear: Coleman Exponent F1 Ultralight Canister Stove
Throwback Thursday Gear style: An inexpensive, light, reliable stove that put out a lot of heat.But was discontinued. Read More …
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Test spin: Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack
Initial impressions of the Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack. With a followup in March 2016. Read More …
TBT Gear: GoLite Bitterroot
GoLite gear is now rapidly becoming “throw-back” gear. The GoLite Bitterroot is an example of what GoLite did well: good, light gear that is not expensive.
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Gear review: Smile Plates
Holes in 3-pin 75mm Nordic boots can get beat up. Here’s a fairly simple and inexpensive fix and/or preventive measure.
TBT Gear: Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser
Another TBT piece of gear. One of the original throw-backs, the Filson double Mackinaw cruiser. Read More …
Flyers Kit Bag – Easy staging for trips
A look at the flyer’s kit bag. A surplus store special that makes trip organization easier.
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TBT Gear: MSR Alpine cook set
TBT Thursday gear style: The MSR Alpine cookset Read More …
TBT Gear: Coleman one-burner propane stove
Throwback Thursday..gear style! A look at the Coleman one-burner propane stove. Read More …
TBT Gear: The Kelty Zen
A look at the venerable Kelty Zen tent.
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Quick Look – Six Moon Designs Fusion 50
An overview of the Fusion 50 by Six Moon Designs
Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers
A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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Repair Tape – A quick overview
A quick overview of three popular repair tapes used for outdoor gear repair. Read More …
Gear review: Hi-Tec Altitudes
A review of the only model of hiking boots I’ve used in over a decade: Hi-Tec Altitudes
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Backcountry road map guide: Benchmark vs Delorme
There are two standards for backcountry road navigation. The Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer and the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlas. Which is better? Read More …
Gear Review: SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves
A review of SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves. Good, well made gloves..but good for what purpose? Read More …
Guide Gear Winter sleeping bag for car camping
The Sportsman Guide house brand -15F sleeping bags are a great bargain for deep winter car camping. Read More …
Gear Review – Timex Indiglo watch
Many people have outdoor watches that do it all. Mine tells the time: the Timex Indiglo.
Gear Review – Merrell Mix Master Move
A review of the Merrell Mix Master Move There was some hiking in “dem dar foothills!” Shoes are a piece of outdoor gear we ask a lot of. We put down miles while schlepping our gear. Our shoes need to Read More …