Gear Review: Lowepro Photo Runner 100
A review of the Lowepro Photo Runner 100 camera bag. Read More …
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TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel
TBT Gear: EMS avalanche shovel Read More …
Quick Tip: Duct tape for easy splinter removal
Duct tape can be a quick and dirty way of removing multiple splinters. Read More …
TBT Gear: Coleman Exponent F1 Ultralight Canister Stove
Throwback Thursday Gear style: An inexpensive, light, reliable stove that put out a lot of heat.But was discontinued. Read More …
At the temple of gear – The Winter OR show
Three days at the winter OR: Seeing a lot of gear, seeing a lot of friends and pitching in to help a good cause.
Test spin: Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack
Initial impressions of the Gossamer Gear Type 2 Utility Backpack. With a followup in March 2016. Read More …
TBT Gear: GoLite Bitterroot
GoLite gear is now rapidly becoming “throw-back” gear. The GoLite Bitterroot is an example of what GoLite did well: good, light gear that is not expensive.
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Duct tape is magic
The wonders of that magical substance loved by all outdoors people: Duct Tape! Read More …
Quick Tip: Extra hat and gloves post trip
Another quick tip that seems obvious, but took me a while to realize.
Gear: Cheap vs Affordable vs High End
What is the real difference between gear in terms of price. Do you really get what you pay for? As always: It all depends. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2014 – Scraps of blue foam
My gear pick of the year for 2014: Scraps left over from a blue foam pad! Read More …
Gear review: Smile Plates
Holes in 3-pin 75mm Nordic boots can get beat up. Here’s a fairly simple and inexpensive fix and/or preventive measure.
Quick tip: Xmas Tree Disposal bag = emergency shelter
Another quick tip just in time for the coming season. Read More …
TBT Gear: Filson Double Mackinaw Cruiser
Another TBT piece of gear. One of the original throw-backs, the Filson double Mackinaw cruiser. Read More …
Quick Tip: BagTex – A poor person’s VBL
A quick winter tip for keeping the feet warm in single digit temps. Read More …
Website of the week: The History of Gear Project
With GoLite going off into history, here’s a look at other famous brands that while influential are no longer around and/or different in form.
Flyers Kit Bag – Easy staging for trips
A look at the flyer’s kit bag. A surplus store special that makes trip organization easier.
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TBT Gear: White gas stove
Another TBT gear style: the white gas stove Continuing the stroll down memory lane (trail?), another item I used in my formative years of backpacking was an MSR Whisperlite International. I remember when I first bought it and tried Read More …