Mishimi Takin a is relative a newcomer to the outdoor apparel industry. They place the focus of their gear on breathability and usability in wet, humid environments. The Garamba is designed accordingly, with loads of extra venting and the use of breathable fabrics. This is my review: … More Mishmi Takin Virunga Rain Jacket Review
Poised to provide an aggressive balance between price, weight and performance, the Kelty Cosmic 40 is a lightweight down sleeping bag that retails for just $130. This is my review: … More Kelty Cosmic 40 Sleeping Bag Review
It’s that time of year again. The Christmas lights are going up, the sun is going down, and fresh new outdoor gear is going under the tree. These are my picks for gifts for 2019. … More Holiday Gift Guide 2019
The Prolite Apex is an ultra-light sleeping pad that combines air channels with a self-inflating foam skeleton to create a warm, packable, and comfortable sleeping pad. This is my review: … More Thermarest Prolite Apex Review
Designed for long cross-country rides, the Tokul XC Hydration Pack features a ventilated back panel, removable reservoir, and comes in variations ranging from 5-12 liters in capacity. This is my review: … More Platypus Tokul XC Review
Touting the ability to expand from 40 to 60 liters, the Flex Capacitor transforms from a small overnight pack, to a large multi-day hauler. This is my review. … More Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Backpack Review
Despite common perception, Winter can be the best season to get outside, rack up some miles, and catch the most beautiful views of the season. Sure, it is wet, cold and dark, but here are some simple tips that may just help you enjoy it. … More 2018’s Final Tips for Hiking and Backpacking this Winter
This year, I’ve decided to put together a gift guide for those who are looking for something different, innovative, and above all, high quality. Concentrating on a variety of price points, here are some suggestions for 2018. … More Holiday Gift Guide: 2018
The Uco Air is an ultra-light, budget friendly rechargeable headlamp with a unique and stylish real wood panel on the front. It features a 150 lumen lamp, adjustable brightness, a red LED function and adjustable band. It retails for $35, and weighs just 1.6 ounces. This is my review. … More Uco Air, Rechargeable Headlamp Review
It’s not exactly a secret that refueling shortly after a hard workout (or long day on the trail) expedites recovery and muscle development. Tailwind Nutrition makes tasty recovery drinks that just require water and a little shaking to prepare. … More Tailwind recovery drinks, just add water
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