Long term review: My favorite fleece hat
Cold and drizzly today in Colorado. Which means I had to grab my favorite hat. Read More …
Category: Gear
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An overlook: Sierra Designs High Route 1FL
Some initial impressions of the High Route 1FL shelter. Read More …
First impressions: Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor
Initial impressions of the Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor backpack. Read More …
The AliExpress wormhole
AliExpress is becoming more and more of a choice for outdoor gear. Some observations. Read More …
Gear review: Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker
A reasonably priced 24 oz shelter that works well for my shoulder season, group trips or when it is insect prone. Read More …
Gear review: ULA CDT backpack
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 …
GPS mileage discrepancies
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 …
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 …
PowerLine PowerCup Mobile Inverter
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 …
A well worn piece of gear over the seasons
My well loved and used boonie hat. Read More …
What not to dirtbag
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 …
Gear review: BDU pants
Need some durable, versatile and inexpensive pants for trailwork and other outdoor activities? Consider some military style Battle Dress Uniform (BDU) pants. Read More …
Quick Tip: Ziplock bag map cover
A simple and effective map cover to keep your printed maps protected while outdoors. 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 …
Gear Review: Black Diamond Firstlight tent
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 …
Gear review: Deuce of Spades
A lightweight, durable and compact trowel for doing what needs to be done. Useful in more popular backcountry areas. Read More …
Fish on a bicycle – Useless gear concepts
Some gear concepts boggle the mind for three-season backpacking. Why are they so popular? A very opinionated list. Read More …
Stoves for camping
Car camping, road tripping, doing trail work or even a trailhead bivy? Here’s an overview of stoves that may work. Read More …