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 …
Tag: TBT Gear
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 …
TBT Gear: Bunny Boots
Another Throw Back Thursday gear edition. The warmest boots around – Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Type II) aka Bunny Boots. Read More …
TBT Gear: Coghlan’s outdoor gear
A look at a company whose gear always seems to creep into a person’s outdoor kit at one time or another. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cheesecloth
TBT follow-up to my surprisingly popular article on Pecorino Romano cheese. How to keep all cheese even longer in the backcountry? Use some cheesecloth. Read More …
TBT Gear: Gossamer Gear Rukus
An odd pack that is “neither fish nor fowl”, but ends up being surprisingly useful. Read More …
TBT Gear: Cast iron cookware
It is Throwback Thursday with a look at cast iron cook gear! The old school cookware that is suitable for in home or camp. Read More …
TBT Gear: Lands’ End ragg wool socks
Another Throwback Thursday look at gear. This time a simple pair of ragg wool socks I’ve used for many ski tour days. Read More …
TBT Gear: Dachstein boiled wool mittens
A closer look at the venerable Dachstein boiled wool mittens. Read More …
TBT Gear: Windbreaker anorak
Another TBT item. The simple anorak windbreaker works very well for winter. Read More …
TBT Gear: Candle lantern
Throwback Thursday..gear style! The warm glow of a candle lantern is rediscovered for winter backpacking and camping. Read More …
TBT Gear: Campmor 0F Down Bag
A look at the venerable Campmor 0F down bag. The Campmor house brand bags were known as good budget bags. Read More …
TBT Gear: Equinox Ultralight Tarp
A look at an old warhorse. Functional, light, still works, not expensive. Read More …
TBT Gear: Mini-Maglite Jakstrap Headband
A look at another old piece of gear that I am re-purposing for a new item. Read More …
TBT Gear: The Photon II light
Another TBT gear – The Photon II keychain light Read More …
TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel
TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …
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 …
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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TBT Gear: Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser
Another TBT piece of gear. One of the original throw-backs, the Filson double Mackinaw cruiser. Read More …
TBT Gear: White gas stove
Another TBT gear style: the white gas stove Continuing the stroll down memory lane (trail?), another item I used in my formative years of backpacking was an MSR Whisperlite International. I remember when I first bought it and tried Read More …