Danner MTN 45 shoes

Danner MTN 45. A durable, repairable hiking shoe for rougher terrain.

May 18, 2026

The Danner MTN 45 hiking shoes are built to perform in rough, rugged conditions. They are constructed with a combination of leather and synthetic materials, placed upon a wide, robust footbed. Stradling the line between the agility of a shoe but the footprint of a boot, just how do they perform in the real world? This is my review: … More Danner MTN 45. A durable, repairable hiking shoe for rougher terrain.

One Backpack for Short and Long Adventures? Dueter Aircontact Core 50+10 Backpacking pack Review

October 23, 2025

The Aircontact Core 50+10 is designed to be a small, comfortable pack that expands and allows for extra equipment to be strapped on, for extra capacity. Can a small pack be a do it all bag? Well, I put it to the test and these are my findings. Full review: … More One Backpack for Short and Long Adventures? Dueter Aircontact Core 50+10 Backpacking pack Review

Dueter Mondego Series Bikepacking Gear, Affordable entries into a new realm. Review:

September 2, 2025

The Modego series of bikepacking bags from Dueter includes handlebar bags, frame bags, and seat bags at various sizes. The promise high quality bikepacking storage at a surprisingly low price. How does it hold up on the trail? My review: … More Dueter Mondego Series Bikepacking Gear, Affordable entries into a new realm. Review:

Helinox Chair One High Back (re) Review: A packable cradle without the gimmicks.

July 14, 2025

An update to the already excellent Helinox Chair One, the (re) revision improves comfort by better redistributing body weight around the frame of the chair while the high back allows for makeshift pillows and more comfort. Let’s take a look: … More Helinox Chair One High Back (re) Review: A packable cradle without the gimmicks.