Gear Review – The Nalgene Cantene
A review of an old warhorse of mine – the Nalgene Cantene Read More …
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Gear Review: Vanilla Goji Saquito
A review of Vanilla Goji Saquito
Gear Review: Thrift Store Dress Shirt
A review of my favorite long sleeve hiking shirt: A thrift store polycotton dress shirt. Read More …
Gear Review: Ausangate Socks
Warm, comfy and superb fit: Ausangate Socks
Gear Review: Log House Designs Gaiters
A review of Log House Designs gaiters. Sold at Campmor as Goretex Easy Gaiters II.
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In praise of the original soft shell – Wool Pants
Breathable, warm, repels snow, blocks wind. A miracle piece of clothing that is high in quality and usually $20 or less. The original soft shell – wool pants!
Review – The New Primal Jerky Plus
A review of The New Primal Jerky Plus packs. A tasty mixture of dried fruit, nuts and jerky.
Gear Review – Sno-Seal
Sometimes old school is still the best. My favorite leather treatment is the eighty year old product of Sno-Seal. Read More …
Gear Review – Outfitted by Costco
The unlikely place to get high quality outdoor gear and clothing for a good price: Costco! Read More …
Outfitted by G.I. Joe – Military Surplus Gear
Military surplus gear for the outdoor enthusiast. Besides being affordable, some of it is surprisingly light and similar to civilian gear. Read More …
Gear Review: Discount Dance Supply Rip Stop Pants
Another dirt-bagger gear review of an unlikely item for the outdoors: Dancing warm up pants! Read More …
Gear Review – Bottlestove
A gear review of of the alcohol stove from Bottlestoves.com Note: Bottlestoves.com provided the stove for my review Alcohol stoves are being used by not only long distance hikers, but increasingly more weekend backpackers. The lightness, ease of use and Read More …
Gear Review – Hoo Rag
A review of the multi-use Hoo Rag (a seamless bandanna )
Gear Review: The Boonie Hat
A review of that staple of sun, light rain and snow protection AND sartorial splendor: The Boonie Hat .
Fun Gear Review: Aerobie Sprint Ring
A review of something a little different and a little fun: An Aerobie Spring Ring !
Gear Review – Patagonia Lightweight Travel Pack
A review of Patagonia’s Lightweight Travel Pack
Gear Review: Champion C9 Clothing (Target)
Outdoor clothing can be expensive. When a brand of clothing is that is inexpensive, functional and durable it is rare and wonderful find. And for me, the brand of clothing that fits that criteria are the Champion C9 brand found Read More …
Gear Review – GoLite Tumalo
A review of the GoLite Tumalo rain jacket. Read More …