Ski Touring: Wax or Waxless skis?
What’s better for Nordic touring? Wax or Waxless skis? The usual answer: It all depends! Read More …
Category: Gear
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
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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Made In The USA gear
Reconsidering the “Made in the USA” as a factor for buying outdoor goods.
Gear Review: ULA Catalyst
A review of the ULA Catalyst backpack Read More …
Gear Review – Balaclava
A gear review of one of the most versatile pieces of outdoor clothing: the balaclava. There are certain pieces of gear and clothing that I have used over the years and have been a constant item in my pack: The Read More …
Going Stoveless: Cold food for thought
Going stoveless when backpacking is an option that should be looked at more closely. Here’s why. Read More …
Review – CleverHiker.com
A review of the CleverHiker.com video series by Dave Collins Read More …
Gear Review – The Nalgene Cantene
A review of an old warhorse of mine – the Nalgene Cantene Read More …
Gear Review: Vanilla Goji Saquito
A review of Vanilla Goji Saquito
Gear Review: Thrift Store Dress Shirt
A review of my favorite long sleeve hiking shirt: A thrift store polycotton dress shirt. Read More …
Fleece reconsidered
Reconsidering the humble fleece jacket for outdoor use. Read More …
Gear Review: Ausangate Socks
Warm, comfy and superb fit: Ausangate Socks
Gear Review: Log House Designs Gaiters
A review of Log House Designs gaiters. Sold at Campmor as Goretex Easy Gaiters II.
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