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Quick Tip – Arizona Tea one liter bottle
Gatorade bottle is early 2000s, get the full one liter goodness of Arizona iced tea. Read More …
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Gatorade bottle is early 2000s, get the full one liter goodness of Arizona iced tea. Read More …
I loved the Ultraventure 3s and now I love the Terraventure 4s even more. An excellent “do it all” shoe for many different conditions. Read More …
Long term look at a humble, but well-made and afforadable, hiking belt. Read More …
The pants I use for trail or related work. One pair for heavier duty or cold weather work and one for lighter duty work or when it’s warm. Read More …
A look at the desert use of the Squak Mountain Co sun hoodie. Light, breathes well, and comfortable. Take care when bashing through brush. Read More …
Backpacking gear on the cheap. A complete gear list for $300 and under 15 lbs. Revised for 2024. Read More …
A long term review of the Flat Sone Cooking Platform. Read More …
What are the functional differences between grid. Alpha, and solid (classic) fleece? Revised March 2024 Read More …
A sequel of sorts to my $300 gear challenge. A little over $800 and 10 lbs for a kit that is light, functional, and easily, assembled. Updated Mar 2024. Read More …
A well-designed three-season puffy with a hood that is under 9 oz. I’ve used one version or another of this garment for overa Read More …
My good friend Josh review the Tractive GPS ; a device that’ lets pet owners track their furry friend and combines a bit of Strava functionality, too. Read More …
A merino blend, cold weather base layer hoodie with excellent ventilation from Squak Mountain Co. Read More …
Just in time for February 2nd, here’s a review of some budget-minded Groundhog-style stakes that also work for less money.
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An off-hand purchase about a decade ago of our current backup/loaner tent makes me think of the place and use of budget gear items. Read More …
A look at the Topo Ultraventure 3 shoes. I found these shoes a worth successor to the 2s. I only wish for less flashy color choices! Read More …
How to build an inexpensive stove platform for winter backpacking. Bonus: doubles as a heat reflector.
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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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A budget-minded gear list for day hikes in three-season alpine conditions. Read More …