Gear Review: LA Police Gear Multiuse Tote
The LA Police Gear Collapsible Multiuse Tote ends up being another non-outdoors item that ends up surprisingly useful for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
Category: Gear
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The Quiver – Headwear
Keeping my noggin warm and protected for various seasons, conditions, and use. Read More …
Gear Review – SP30 fleece beanie
I finally found a simple, effective, and inexpensive “go-to” beanie to replace my beloved MEC fleece hat. Read More …
Intro to Backpacking Pt 2- Shelter options
In this video, we’ll look at different shelter options available to backpackers ranging, why cowboy camping works so well, and some info on groundsheets. Read More …
Intro to Backpacking Pt 1- Backpacking vs Car Camping Gear
Part One of a multi-part video series I’m doing on Intro to Backpacking. Looking at car camping and backpacking gear differences with some budget options. Read More …
Gear Review – Wrangler Nylon Pants
Inexpensive nylon travel and hiking pants with traditional “work pants” style aesthetics. Read More …
The Quiver – Packs
A look at some of the gear I regularly use. This installment of the series is about the packs. Updated April 2020. Read More …
The Quiver- Hydration options for backpacking
A look at the hydration options I use for hiking and backpacking. Read More …
Gear Review: Generic coffee mug from Krogers
As light as “real” insulated backpacking mugs from REI, $10 or less, and found just about anywhere. And one I’ve had for ten years now. Read More …
Tent of Wonder – Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (2019)
Less of a gear review and more about thoughts about having the right gear for what we are doing and works well for us. Read More …
Gear Review: Altra Zero Hoof Drop Shoes
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Outdoor Gear and Disaster Preparedness
The recent flood in Boulder had me thinking: Being an outdoors person works well for disaster preparedness.
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Gear review: NxN Merino Wool Hooded Neck Gaiter
A look at the versatile North x North’s merino wool hooded neck gaiter. Bonus: Made in the USA Read More …
Etsy – lightweight, inexpensive, and useful gear
Etsy often means tchotchkes for oddball things. But it also offers a surprising array of backpacking items from individuals or small businesses. Read More …
Review: NoBox – A two knife review
A look at two knives from NoBox. NoBox makes camping equipment suitable for the outdoors, everyday use, and those who tend to not make a distinction. Read More …
Review: Ventury Silverlight Socks
The Ventury Silverlight socks are an alternative to the well-regarded Darn Tough socks with claimed anti-microbial properties. Read More …
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm MAX
A one year+ review of the NeoAir XTherm MAX (rectangular) for cold weather backpacking. The non-WingLock version can be bought at a discount as of 1/2020. Read More …
Top gear of the decade
Items of gear and clothing that I used consistently over the decade. Read More …