The Great Eight – Pieces of timeless gear
Key items of gear and clothing that have stood the test of time for me. My outdoor trips often take all or some of these items. Read More …
Category: Gear
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
Gear evolution for backpacking: Then vs. Now
What gear I take for three-season backpacking trips, or even how I backpack, has evolved over the years. Here are some differences from now vs. then. Read More …
Gear Review: M65 jacket liner
Another inexpensive and effective surplus store special. Read More …
Gear review: Point6 light mini-crew socks
Socks. A boring piece gear. But critical. Over the past two years, I’ve become impressed with the Point6 brand. Read More …
Gear review: Zpacks Multipack
A simple, light, and versatile pack that makes a good camera bag. Read More …
Minimalist backpacking via Clint Eastwood
Going lightweight means going minimalist. Take some lessons from a Clint Eastwood movie. Take what you need. And then go. Read More …
Be a gear hobbyist!
Just some thoughts on gear as a hobby. Read More …
Website of the week: Fakespot
Fakespot helps sort the dross from the gems regarding lower priced gear and clothing for the outdoors. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Camping
The clothing I take for some deep winter, usually multi-day, camping. Read More …
Quick Tip: Sun shield reflector for insoles
Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Winter Backpacking
The clothing I bring when winter backpacking. Supplements my winter day use clothing. Read More …
Whatchya Wearing: Nordic touring
The clothing I wear when out for a day ski tour. 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 …
Gear review: Booster PAC ES5000 Jump Starter
Traveling to remote trailheads esp. in winter? Get yourself a jump starter battery pack. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2016 – A library card
The not-so-long-awaited PMags.com gear pick of the year for 2016: A library card! Read More …
Keeping electronics charged in the backcountry
A practical overview of how to keep electronics charged in the backcountry. Read More …
Useful items for the outdoors person
A grab bag of favorite items that I have consistently used for a variety of outdoor activities. Read More …
Website of the week: Adventures in Stoving
Well written, thought out and valuable discussion on all things stoves. Read More …