Top Ten Reasons Why Top Ten Gear Lists (Mostly) Suck
Top Ten Gear Lists are perhaps the most popular articles in any community. Be it backpacking, music, movies, etc. But they are typically useless. Read More …
Tag: gear review
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 …
Gear Review: Montbell Frostline Parka
A well-rounded, all-purpose winter backpacking down parka that is under-$300. But has many of the features of more expensive winter parkas. Read More …
Gear Review – Aennon USB Rechargeable Headlamp
An inexpensive workhorse of a headlamp that is rechargeable via USB. Read More …
Gear Review – Gaia GPS app
A review of the Gaia GPS app for Android and iOS-based devices. A powerful, flexible, and easy to use navigation tool. Read More …
TBT Gear: MSR Simmerlite
A relatively light, compact, and quiet white gas stove. It was just marketed wrongly. And the stove came out at the wrong time. Read More …
TBT Gear : REI Hoodoo 3
A very large, no longer made “ultralight backpacking shelter” that I would never take backpacking. But works well for base camp. Read More …
TBT Gear: Feathered Friends Hummingbird
I am loaning out this classic sleeping bag for a little bit. Some musings on why a sleeping bag or quilt is not an item to dirt bag if the budget permits. Read More …
TBT Gear: SMD Wild Oasis
A look back at an older shelter that is very versatile. And one I am thinking of cycling back in for some planned trips with possible mixed conditions. Read More …
Gear Review – Chainmate Pocket Chainsaw
A relatively light, very portable, effective, and just plain fun tool for trail maintenance. With some loppers and a Silky, a good basic tool kit is complete. Read More …
Gear review: Bank line for cord
A strong and inexpensive alternative to both paracord and traditional outdoor accessory cord. Read More …
Gear review: Lightspeed Camp Sleep Pad
Long term review of a sleeping pad typically sold at Costco in the spring and summer. Comfortable, high R-value, durable, and reasonable in price. Read More …
Long term review – ALPS Mountaineering Table
If you camp in off-the-beaten-places, a good table is helpful. Here is one portable, durable, and excellent option. Read More …
Ripstop Sail Repair Tape : Long term review
A light, durable, pliable, and useful repair tape to add to the kit. Read More …