Long Term Review: ExOfficio Give-N-Go Boxer
A look at a mundane, but important, article of clothing. Read More …
The most popular topic of the outdoors it seems.
A look at a mundane, but important, article of clothing. Read More …
The “Lat 40” maps are a good tool in my trip planning kit for the Moab and nearby area. Read More …
A poncho liner, aka “a woobie”, is another potentially useful tool to have in the gear kit. Read More …
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
The base clothing I wear for three-season hiking and backpacking. Read More …
An effective, easy, and inexpensive way to dry out your shoes quicker. Read More …
A sub-three pound backpacking list for the winter months. Read More …
Simple, reliable, useful, and not expensive. The inflatable and solar charged Luci lights became a helpful item for me over the past year. Read More …
The current quiver of footwear I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
The UBTech Travel Pants are a less expensive alternative to the popular prAna Zion pants. Here’s a review based on over a year of hard use. Read More …
A mere $22 for cold weather tops and bottoms comparable to midweight layer offerings from mainstream outdoor companies. Read More …
Well-made, easy on/easy off traction devices that holds up for more aggressive hiking in semi-technical icy terrain. Read More …
Some inner mittens for cold weather activities that are durable, reasonably light, effective, inexpensive and, most importantly, sized correctly for my shell and liner use. Read More …
A fair amount of people ask what to wear on the hands for cool and cold weather hiking. Here’s my take.
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A practical, useful, and outstanding gear pick for maximizing your outdoor time. Read More …
Some gear or clothing I used to use. But I have now phased out for various reasons. Always interesting to see how styles and preferences evolve over the years. Read More …
A $12, practical, and useful “Jack-of-all-trades” utility knife that keeps a sharp edge and requires little maintenance. Read More …
A sub-10oz three-layer jacket that works very well for constant precip and rougher conditions. Read More …