Our annual roundup of the simple, effective gear that served Joan and me well in 2025 — from shelters and stoves to daypacks, pans, and a few DIY touches. Read More ...

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Joan looks at 2025 Gossamer Gear Mariposa. It's a pack she's used for a while in both the 2014 and 2016 iterations and she compares and contrasts the various iterations. Read More ...

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A look at the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 daypack that's a worthy successor to the Type II utility packs we we wore out. Read More ...

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Joan looks at her new favorite car camping staples these past few months - The Squak Camp Dress. Read More ...

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Part four of this ongoing series of a longer term look at gear and techniques Joan and I use for the outdoors. Read More ...

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A longer term review of the LightHeart Gear micogrid fleece hoodie. Made in the USA, readily avialable, warm and fuzzy, but best for people who run cold or static use. Read More ...

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Part three of a a continuing series of looking at gear we've used over the yeatrs.
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Another look over the gear Joan and I used over the decades. Read More ...

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The first in a series of some quick looks at some gear or gear-adjacent items we still use over the years. Read More ...

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Our annual summary of "The Gear We Liked" in 2024. A mix of cottage, budget, and even some MYOG courtesy of the talented Joan. Read More ...

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