As winter approaches, I am reminded of one of the items we use all year around: Surplus wool liner gloves. A long-time favorite for twenty years now and a favorite budget pick for both Joan and I.
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Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …
Another inexpensive and effective mitten option for cold and wet use that also allows easy layering. Read More …
These biohazard liner mittens are inexpensive, waterproof, and light at 1 oz a pair. I think they’ll work best for occasional three-season use. Read More …
Continuing to look for the ideal pair of rain mitts for my use. The second option ends up as extremely weatherproof, warm, and only $18. Read More …
Looking for my ideal rain mitt. Here’s one option I’ve used – The $17 Decathlon Trek 500 Overglove (mitt). With an intro to the thoughts behind this series. Read More …
With about 90 bag nights this year in all four seasons, we had ample opportunity to try out new gear and replace existing equipment. Read More …
Joan shares some thoughts on gear, techniques, and skills she uses to deal with Reynaud’s Syndrome while in the outdoors. Read More …
Etsy often means tchotchkes for oddball things. But it also offers a surprising array of backpacking items from individuals or small businesses. Read More …
A budget item that is readily available for keeping your hands warm and dry in cold rain. Read More …
Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use. Read More …
A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.
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Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items. Read More …
The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …
The clothing I wear when out for a day ski tour. Read More …
A closer look at the venerable Dachstein boiled wool mittens. Read More …
A review of SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves. Good, well made gloves..but good for what purpose? Read More …