I'm an avid backpacker who wants to share his viewpoints, and experiences of the trials on the trails with the world. It's the experiences that make it all worth while, and I'm hoping my blog can help others enhance and find their own.
The Slap Bag is a simple fabric bag that attaches to the cockpit of a bike and for quick and effortless one handed access to anything inside. I never knew I needed this. … More Basically a Kangaroo Pouch for your Bike: The Slap Bag Review.
Slicky, nasty trails are all part of the plan for the Saucony Peregrine 12 ST Trail Running shoes. With deep, sticky lugs and a snug stable fit, the Peregrine excels where others slide. My review: … More A New Level of Traction: Saucony Peregrine 12 ST Trail running Shoes review.
The 2022 replacement for the Salsa Journeyman, the Journeyer, has finally landed. I took the flat bar Deore build for a nice long ride and these are my initial thoughts, touching lightly on each component and the overall geometry. … More Salsa Journeyer Flat Bar Deore 650b First Impressions (Video)
Lightweight and breathable, the uniquely named ‘M’s the One’ jacket blends casual comfort with trail worthy performance. This is my review: … More Kuhl’s ‘M’s the One’ Jacket Review
Well Told has launched a new line of insulated tumblers and water bottles engraved with maps, topography, and of course, National Parks to help you reminisce those epic journeys. … More ‘Well Told’ Debuts National Park Themed Insulated Tumblers
More precisely, the Gerber Devour is an ultra-light titanium Camp Spork multi-tool with 6 different built in functions. Quick Review: … More The Practically Indestructible Titanium Camp Spork
The Rain Trekker from Montbell is an incredibly light-weight 6.9 ounce jacket designed to provide warmth, wind protection, and light rain resistance. The Rain Trekker is a 2 layer jacket, built from Gore-tex Infinium Windstopper. This is a very light weight material that is composed of a thin outer fabric layer, and a breathable and … More Montbell Rain Trekker Review
Chacos’ new do it all Clog the ‘Chillos’ are simple, comfortable footwear designed to stay cool, dry, and well ventilated for all day use. My review: … More Chaco Chillos Clogs Review
The Fenix PD35 is a high quality tactical/EDC (every day carry) flashlight that punches out an impressive 1700 lumens beam with a range of 1171 feet. It has an included rechargeable battery, carry case, it features a rigid all aluminum, waterproof body. My review: Starting with the overview, the PD35 is a high powered, 1700 … More Fenix PD35 Flashlight
Designed to provide maximum comfort, the Air Trek series from Deuter focuses on padding, support, and breathability, while also providing impressive organization and durability. This is my review: … More Deuter Futura Air Trek 50+10 Backpack Review
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