Quick Look – Six Moon Designs Fusion 50
An overview of the Fusion 50 by Six Moon Designs
Category: Gear
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
Quick Tip: Tent stakes in hard ground
The easy way to get stakes in the hard ground often found at “improved” campsites. Read More …
Quick Tip: Campmor Zipper Pulls
Another useful little item that is light, cheap and effective: Campmor zipper pulls. Read More …
Website of the Week – Mad Monte’s Retro Outdoor Gear page
A look at a cool collection of older, but very serviceable, outdoor gear.
Light, versatile and cheap: The p38 and p51 can openers
A surprisingly versatile invention that is well over seventy years old at this point: The p38 and p51 can openers.
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Repair Tape – A quick overview
A quick overview of three popular repair tapes used for outdoor gear repair. Read More …
Gear review: Hi-Tec Altitudes
A review of the only model of hiking boots I’ve used in over a decade: Hi-Tec Altitudes
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Backcountry road map guide: Benchmark vs Delorme
There are two standards for backcountry road navigation. The Delorme Atlas and Gazetteer and the Benchmark Road and Recreation Atlas. Which is better? Read More …
Maps: My favorite piece of gear
My favorite piece of outdoor gear? A map.
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Backcountry ski repair kit
A simple, functional utilitarian kit for backcountry ski repair. For snowshoeing, too. Read More …
Post-Trip Gear List
A few luxury items for after the trip makes the drive home a little more pleasant. Makes a nice transition between the outdoors and home time, too. Read More …
Quick Tip: Key chain ring for gaiters
A quick, inexpensive and simple way to keep long gaiters on winter boots. Read More …
Gear Review: SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves
A review of SealSkinz Ultra Grip Gloves. Good, well made gloves..but good for what purpose? Read More …
Under Cover: Which Hat to Wear
Which hat to wear outdoors? It all depends on the conditions, time of the year and personal preference. Read More …
Guide Gear Winter sleeping bag for car camping
The Sportsman Guide house brand -15F sleeping bags are a great bargain for deep winter car camping. Read More …
Gear Review – Timex Indiglo watch
Many people have outdoor watches that do it all. Mine tells the time: the Timex Indiglo.
Don’t get stuck – Winter trailhead driving
More people seem to get stuck on the way to or from the winter trail head. Here’s some advice on how not to get stuck…or what to do if you do. Read More …
Quick Tip: Rehabbing wool layers
How to make your wool socks, thermals, hats etc. good as new Read More …