Category: Gear reviews

Pine Mountain Extreme Start

An Eco Friendly Firestarter, the ExtremeStart from Pine Mountain

October 27, 2016

Produced from recycled sawdust and wax, the ExtremeStart Firestarter from Pine Mountain provides an easy, clean burning solution to starting campfires in poor conditions. It’s eco-friendly too, putting off less carbon monoxide and suit than other fire starters on the market. Using the fire starter is pretty straight forward. It’s packed inside of a handy, … More An Eco Friendly Firestarter, the ExtremeStart from Pine Mountain

Inova STS Powerswitch Dual Power Rechargeable Headlamp

Inova STS Powerswitch Dual Power Rechargeable Headlamp Review

October 20, 2016

Headlamps are a necessity when hiking or backpacking, and it’s important to find one that’s both reliable and convenient to use. The new Inova STS Powerswitch headlamp is a rechargeable, waterproof, touch activated headlamp that allows the user to use the included rechargeable battery or swap in traditional AAA batteries when needed. This is my … More Inova STS Powerswitch Dual Power Rechargeable Headlamp Review

The Landmark Project

New Designs by the Landmark Project

October 20, 2016

Not to rest on their past success, the Landmark Project has continued with it’s tradition of making beautiful, exciting, comfortable clothing inspired by local wilderness icons, all while donating some of the proceeds to at risk youth in the local community. Their new designs showcase previously unmentioned National Parks and wilderness areas that certainly deserve … More New Designs by the Landmark Project

Helly Hansen Vertex Jacket

Helly Hansen Vertex Stretch Jacket Review

October 18, 2016

Fall is an amazing season: Changing colors, cooling air, and fresh jackets from Helly Hansen. The new Vertex Stretch is a polyester, slick faced hoodie designed for high intensity activities like backpacking, jogging, and repeatedly diving face first into piles of leaves. This is my review. The Vertex Stretch hoodie is what is called a “go” … More Helly Hansen Vertex Stretch Jacket Review

Injinji Midweight Crew

Injinji Outdoor Midweight Crew Socks Review

October 12, 2016

Toes are meant to be able to move independently. They’re not meant to function as a single unit; Instead, each toe has a role that traditional socks are inhibiting by strapping them together. The Injini Midweight is an outdoor toe sock designed to correct this fundamental flaw, and I like them. These socks are essentially gloves for your … More Injinji Outdoor Midweight Crew Socks Review

Coast FL75R Headlamp

Coast FL75R Rechargeable Headlamp Review

October 6, 2016

The Coast FL75R Headlamp isn’t one to hold back on features. It packs in a rechargeable battery, a high powered 530 lumen LED, red LEDs for preserving night vision, an adjustable beam focus, and the ability to swap in AAA batteries if needed. But, how does it hold up in use? The FL75R is built around a single powerful white LED … More Coast FL75R Rechargeable Headlamp Review

Thermarest Luxurylite Ultralight Cot

Thermarest Luxurylite Ultralite Cot Review

September 17, 2016

Thermarest has taken the long standing classic cot design and modified it into an ultralight, compact design that’s more portable than ever. Weighing under three pounds in some configurations, it’s the lightest on the market, but does such a huge weight reduction hamper comfort? My review. The Luxurylite cot comes in two versions, the Ultralight model … More Thermarest Luxurylite Ultralite Cot Review