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 …
Category: Gear
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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 …
TBT Gear: MSR Alpine cook set
TBT Thursday gear style: The MSR Alpine cookset Read More …
TBT Gear: The beater down jacket
Throwback Thursday..gear style! A look at the unsung hero of the gear collection: the beater down jacket. Read More …
Quick Tip: Easy declination on a compass
Don’t have a compass that where declination can be adjusted? Here’s a quick and dirty way to pre-set it!
TBT Gear: Coleman one-burner propane stove
Throwback Thursday..gear style! A look at the Coleman one-burner propane stove. Read More …
TBT Gear: The Kelty Zen
A look at the venerable Kelty Zen tent.
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