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 …
Category: Gear
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
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 …
Ski Touring: Wax or Waxless skis?
What’s better for Nordic touring? Wax or Waxless skis? The usual answer: It all depends! Read More …
The Thermos – Best Winter Gear Ever?
A look at why I take a thermos on winter outings Read More …
Wool vs Synthetics – What to wear?
It is now winter. Should trusty wool be used or synthetics? Read on to find out more.
Gear Review – Merrell Mix Master Move
A review of the Merrell Mix Master Move There was some hiking in “dem dar foothills!” Shoes are a piece of outdoor gear we ask a lot of. We put down miles while schlepping our gear. Our shoes need to Read More …
Gear Review – Land Shark Instant Survival Bag
A review of the Land Shark Instant Survival Bag
More gear on the cheap
Outdoor stores are expensive. Places that aren’t outdoor stores but sell outdoor gear aren’t. Here’s some surprising places to buy outdoor gear. Read More …
Alcohol Stoves Reconsidered
Re-thinking my personal use of the alcohol stove.
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