When hammocking, it’s important to always have a solid, reliable rain fly with you, no matter the forecast. The Grand Trunk All Purpose Rainfly is designed to be flexible and adaptable to any situation, providing a 10’x10′ shelter with minimal weight. That sounds great, but how does it perform? … More Grand Trunk All Purpose Rainfly Review
Using a blend of natural oils to mask the scent of human breath (which mosquitoes use to hone in on our lovely flesh), the Parakito bracelets and roll on gels provide a simple to use alternative to Deet and Picaridin for mosquito protection. Using a unique blend of Citronella, Rosemary, Geranium, Mint, Clove and Peppermint oil, … More Parakito Natural Mosquito Repellent
When it comes to backpacking shorts, I only need a few things: Comfort, durability, and simplicity in design. The QD Cargo Shorts 11 satisfies those requirements and look great while doing it. The QD Cargo shorts come with two slim cargo pockets, two lap pockets, and a secure zippered back pocket for keeping gear organized and … More Helly Hansen QD Cargo Shorts 11
The summer is hot, and that being the case, feet need to breath more than ever. The Scapegoat Mid from Oboz has that particular need covered. Designed with thru-hikers in mind with a highly breathable full synthetic mesh upper and a molded EVA midsole, these boots attempt balance speed, protection and ventilation. The Scapegoat Mid boots … More Oboz Scapegoat Mid Boots Review
The Coast HL8R is a high output rechargeable headlamp that emphasizes build quality and reliability. Boasting a very impressive output of 800 lumens, a swappable battery pack and an adjustable lens, it’s sure to brighten up any trail or campsite. The HL8R includes a high capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack with an exchangeable 4 … More Coast HL8R Rechargeable Headlamp Review
Sometimes small changes are all that’s required for a classic design to excel above the competition. The redesigned 2016 Zissou Plus 700 sleeping bag targets a more comfortable sleep system by tweaking the tried and true mummy build by adding a quilt style closure and a second zipper. This is my review. The Zissou Plus 700 2-season … More Sierra Designs Zissou Plus 700 2-Season Sleeping Bag Review
Innovation in simplicity. That’s the main concept behind the Proton Blanket from Thermarest. It’s a lightweight, waterproof, breathable, synthetic blanket that can be used around the campfire, outside of the tent, or cinched up into a quilt for sleeping in warmer weather. The blanket is built from high end EraLoft synthetic insulation. It’s a waterproof, … More Thermarest Proton Blanket Review
The Sea To Summit Comfort Light Sleeping Mat ditches traditional baffles for their new and unique “air sprung” cells, creating a quilted, spring like sleeping surface. Tossing in warm insulation and a clever valve system, the Comfort Light makes for an intriguing package that provides more than a simple twist on more traditional sleep systems. … More Sea To Summit Comfort Light Insulated Mat Review
There’s nothing like stuffing a wet tarp or hammock into your backpack with a nice dry sleeping bag underneath it to soak up all that extra moisture. The Snakeskins from Hennessy Hammock are genius little system that is designed to prevent that from being a problem, or just to keep your gear clean. The beauty comes … More Hennessy Hammock SnakeSkins XL Review
Most running shoes are either too restrictive, offer no support, or cause my knees to ache after just a few miles. Thankfully, Altra seems to have noticed these same problems and has designed a new shoe with an aim to correct them. With a wider toe box and a Zero Drop platform, the shoes emphasizes a … More Altra 3.5 Running Shoes Review
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