There are a surprising number of factors that have to come together to make a proper outdoors worthy jacket. Warmth, weight, comfort, durability and breathability are just the primary 5, and even then, so many jackets fall short. The Lifaloft Insulator, however, surprised me. My review: I’ll keep the details brief and focus only on … More Helly Hansen Lifaloft Insulator Jacket Review
The Zero Tube 10×25 is a lightweight, highly portable monocular designed to take a beating, yet provide excellent viewing on the go. Basically, binoculars but small and packable. How does that translate in the field? My review: … More Zero Tube Waterproof Monocular Review
Comfort, durability, and weight: The N45 craves them all. The boots are constructed from a full synthetic upper and lower, with GORE-TEX Invisible waterproof/windproof protection layered inside. The lowers sport a EnduroFoam Midsole, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and thick rugged lugs that should extend the life of the boots. They are also “Re-craftable”, meaning the sole is replaceable by Danner to further extend the life of the boots. They weigh just 29 oz. per pair (on average) and retail for $250 with 3 colors being available. … More Danner N45 GTX: Lightweight, waterproof hiking boots that are nearly flawless.
Another day, another pair of earbuds. What if these were different though? Working with Bose in their latest collaboration, Baseus has come up with a balance of features, weight, and sound quality that is rather surprising given the price. My Review: … More Baseus Inspire XC1 Open Earbuds Review, from an outdoor audiophile’s perspective.
Attempting to balance the scales of weight and comfort, the Shadowlight Carbon 60 backpack from Outdoor Vitals utilizes high end carbon stays and cushy padded shoulders, hip pads and back panel to produce a rigid yet cozy pack. My review: … More Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60 Backpack. An UL backpack with a Carbon Frame
The Big Agnes Sarvis SVT line combines to the benefits of both double and single wall tents into a singular, ultra-light concept that attempts to bring the benefits of both, without the sacrifices of either. Is that too good to be true? Or did they pull it off? Let’s take a look … More Big Agnes Sarvis SVT 3 Backpacking Tent Overview
The CARBO 10000 is a A 10,000 mAh battery bank with fast changing capabilities tucked into a lightweight carbon fiber shell. At just 6 ounces, it’s a lightweight, impressively well built portable powerhouse. My review: … More Nitecore CARBO 10000 Gen2, Carbon fiber, fasting charging power bank review
Point6 is a lesser known brand in the quality hiking/backpacking sock world that deserves your attention. We’re taking a quick look at the “Boot” and “Heavy” offerings to see how they hold up on the trail. My review: … More Point6 Boot and Heavy Socks Review. Hidden Gems.
The Range 500 is a lightweight, fast charging headlamp with a uni-body lamp/strap design. I’ve been using it for the last two months and I came away impressed. My review: … More Biolite Range 500 Headlamp Review: Snug, fast charging, and bright.
The Pro 30L from Orvis is a waterproof, durable backpack designed specifically for fishing. How does that work? Let’s take a look. … More Orvis Pro 30L, a Waterproof backpack for Fishing.
