There’s nothing like a nice sip of hot cocoa after a long day of hiking in the snow. That is, assuming your cocoa is still hot. The Montbell Alpine Thermo Bottle packs impressive insulating properties and a high quality, dual layer, vacuum sealed stainless steel construction, ensuring all day performance. The bottles are built from stainless … More Montbell Alpine Thermo Bottle
4 season tents can be very, very expensive with shelters often clearing the 1000 dollar mark. Obviously, most people cannot justify that kind of cost. Thankfully, at $269.95, the In-season 2 4 season from Slumberjack’s is aimed squarely at the masses who want an affordable solution to camping. The In-Season 2 tent is built around … More SlumberJack In-Season 2 Tent Review
Designed to be a wearable fortress for all weather conditions, the new TEK 02 Three Layer rain jacket from L.L.Bean brings new technology that promises significantly better breathability while providing excellent weather protection. How does this industry first tech hold up? Exclusive to L.L.Bean, The TEK 02 technology is a three layer fabric designed to provide … More L.L.Bean TEK 02 3L Storm Jacket Review
Winter has finally made it, and with it comes brisk, chilling air. Staying warm can be a challenge, so it’s nice to have an excellent, comfortable blanket by your side both on the trail and at home for a little extra support. This is the Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket, and it’s fabulous. The Rumpl Down … More Rumpl Down Puffy Blanket Review
Yak wool is one of the lesser known base layer fabrics. It’s warmer, lighter, and more breathable than merino wool, but still provides odor resistance, durability and softness. Kora has brought to market the Shola 230 Yak Wool Crew, and this is my review. Starting with the basics, the Shola 230 Crew is indeed produced … More Kora Yak Wool Base Layers
With technology becoming more and more prevalent in the backcountry, having a way to power these devices is becoming a necessity. Oregon Scientific has decided that the best way to recharge the devices we’re using outside is to combine a power bank with something we’re already using, a lantern. The idea here it to enhance … More Oregon Scientific Camping Lantern/Power Bank Review
Winter is on it’s way, and the only fool proof way to enjoy it is to be prepared with a legit winter jacket. The Icefall jacket from Helly Hansen combines a durable exterior, high quality down fill and strategically placed Primaloft insulation in an attempt to improve the performance of the traditional down jacket. This is my … More Helly Hansen Icefall Down Jacket Review
The T600 H20 series of two-way radios from Motorola Solutions combines a waterproof body, a flashlight, and the ability to float/light up in case dropped in a river, into a powerful, easy to use handset that’s designed to thrive outside. This is my review. The T600 series radios come in a pair of two headsets. Each is … More Talkabout T600 H20 Two Way Radios Review
The Sierra Designs Nightwatch takes everything I liked about the Lightning 2: an awning, gear closets, and a stable design, and enhances it by implementing a roll back fly for star gazing and better ventilation. Despite looking quite similar, the design has been heavily modified in a variety of ways. How does this new model hold … More Sierra Designs Nightwatch 2 Review
Winter is coming, and with that comes longer, darker nights, making illumination and battery reserves all the more important. The Radiant 300 from Nite Ize is a powerful, 300 lumen lantern that not only lights up camp, but recharges your fading USB devices on the go. The Radiant 300 is a compact lantern, standing at … More Nite Ize Radiant 300 Rechargeable Lantern Review
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