Top Ten Reasons Why Top Ten Gear Lists (Mostly) Suck
Top Ten Gear Lists are perhaps the most popular articles in any community. Be it backpacking, music, movies, etc. But they are typically useless. Read More …
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
Top Ten Gear Lists are perhaps the most popular articles in any community. Be it backpacking, music, movies, etc. But they are typically useless. Read More …
A three-season+ or early winter coat suitable for many different uses—the last of my winter season reviews. Read More …
After about 100 nights we find the $200 ALPS Mountaineering Chaos 3 an excellent car camping tent. Read More …
A look the Armadillo 2 hiking boots from Nortiv8. Another potential budget option that’s effective in certain conditions. Read More …
A look at lightweight backpacking concepts for couples. More so than solo, lightweight backpacking as a couple means the overall system. Some thoughts. Updated Sept 2023. Read More …
A look at the Topo Athletic Ultraventute shoes. Excellent shoes for the mountains but perhaps not brushy and prickly terrain. Read More …
A very promising shake supplement with lots of protein, carbs, fat, vitamns (and caffiene!) but one that lends itself more to day use vs. backpacking. Read More …
A look at the well-designed Alpha direct fleece from the Utah-based Squak Mountain Company. Read More …
A headlamp very similar to the classic 2017 Nitecore Nu25 that’s slightly lighter with an intriguing greenlight setting. Updated for Gen two in May 2023. Read More …
A look at the Salomon X Ultra 4 low hiking shoes. I like these shoes, but don’t love them. Read More …
Budget footwear for cool to cold and dry conditions when in camp. Read More …
A look at the Montbell hoodie that works very well for me as a cold to cool weather top but is too warm for me once the mercury hits ~65F. Read More …
A look at a bright, long-lasting, and high-powered headlamp. Best for climbing, camping, car emergencies, and potential SAR use. Perhaps not backpacking. Read More …
A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …
Are you interested in looking over and reviewing a headlamp? Sunblesa is currently looking for testers. Read More …
Joan looks at a base layer shirt designed by a woman for women and made in the USA. Read More …
The OXO scale makes the appropriate scale for the minimalist/ultralight backpacker – Inexpensive, easy, quick to use, effective, and has no batteries needed. Read More …
Another effective budget gear option from Etsy worth taking a look at it. Read More …