Mad Libs – Gear review edition
Love to read about gear? Save yourself some time. Use this gear review template for the majority of your future gear review needs! Read More …
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
Love to read about gear? Save yourself some time. Use this gear review template for the majority of your future gear review needs! Read More …
Cold and drizzly today in Colorado. Which means I had to grab my favorite hat. Read More …
Some initial impressions of the High Route 1FL shelter. Read More …
Initial impressions of the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack. Read More …
AliExpress is becoming more and more of a choice for outdoor gear. Some observations. Read More …
A reasonably priced 24 oz shelter that works well for my shoulder season, group trips or when it is insect prone. Read More …
An older lighter weight warhorse that works well if you need to go lighter, enjoy versatility, durability and venture off-trail. Bonus: Not expensive. Read More …
A map, guidebook or race course has one set of mileage listed. Your GPS device has more mileage listed or, rarely, less mileage. Why? Read More …
A look at a company whose gear always seems to creep into a person’s outdoor kit at one time or another. Read More …
A neat little device I’ve had for a few years now that really intrigued my friends recently. Perfect for both road trips or disaster preparedness. Read More …
My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …
I’m a big proponent of inexpensive backpacking gear and clothing when it makes sense. But there are some items where it is worth spending more money. Read More …
Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …
A simple and effective map cover to keep your printed maps protected while outdoors. Read More …
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 …
The Black Diamond Firstlight is a light and easy to setup winter shelter for the solo winter backpacker not spending a lot of time in camp. Read More …
A lightweight, durable and compact trowel for doing what needs to be done. Useful in more popular backcountry areas. Read More …
Some gear concepts boggle the mind for three-season backpacking. Why are they so popular? A very opinionated list. Read More …