
Gear overview – NortiV8 light duty hiking boots
A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …
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A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …
Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …
Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More …
The OXO scale makes the appropriate scale for the minimalist/ultralight backpacker – Inexpensive, easy, quick to use, effective, and has no batteries needed. Read More …
Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …
A long-term review of the West Desert Gear & Repair camera bag and an overlook at this cottage gear company’s work. Read More …
For our arc site-focused trips, the $22 and sub-5oz Bushnell Powerview Compact Folding Roof Prism Binocular works surprisingly well. Read More …
The gear pick of the year for 2022? Our biking system – save gas, gets exercise, is good for the environment, and is often quicker and less stressful. Read More …
At $20 a pair, 4.75 oz, made with Polartec, the surplus thermals make an excellent bang for the buck for active use in cool weather. Read More …
A look over the pieces of gear and clothing that served us well in 2022. Read More …
Joan reviews the $60 Squak Mountain Co grid fleece hoodie. Based out of Utah, it’s a Melly-style hoodie for active use. No appointment is needed to purchase! Read More …
What are the functional differences between grid and solid (standard) fleece? Read More …
A headlamp very similar to the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25 that’s slightly lighter with an intriguing greenlight setting. Read More …
Some of the gear, clothing, and techniques we use for sun protection when hiking and backpacking. Read More …
My 15+ yr old Timex Indiglo finally went kaput. The watch is dead; long live the watch. Here are some reasons why I still have and use an analog watch in 2022. Read More …
The gear we use for our backpacking-focused packrafting trips. Read More …
Different options for the wearing of blaze orange while hiking during hunting season. Read More …
A curated list of the budget items people seem to borrow or find intriguing over the years of hiking, camp, and hiking. Read More …