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
The L.L.Bean Microlight is a tent that’s lived on the L.L.Bean line for a long time now, and for good reason. Year after year they’ve made subtle revisions to a long standing favorite, only improving the design as they go. The 2016 Microlight UL2 revision takes everything I loved about the old design, and makes … More L.L.Bean Microlight UL 2 Review
When I first heard that Thule was entering the backpacking market, I was a bit skeptical. Thankfully, They seem to know what they’re doing. Thule has obviously hit the market backed by experience, as is evident with the fully feature Versant 60 backpack. This is my review. … More Thule Versant 60 Backpack Review
Anyone backpacker unfortunate enough to develop tendonitis in their patella tendon knows the pain of hiking with it. Descending and climbing both result in a surprisingly sharp pain that cuts through the knee and only worsens with each step. Luckily, there is equipment that can ease or even eliminate that pain. The Zamst JK-2 is an excellent option. Patellar … More Backpacking with Patellar tendonitis, Zamst JK-2 Review
It’s easily overwhelming; With so many options, brands, designs and an entire book full of terminology, the simply act of choosing a tent can become nearly impossible. This guide is designed to simplify the act and to help you decide what you need out of tent, and what you don’t. Let’s get started. What do … More How to Choose a Backpacking Tent
Backpacking doesn’t always have to be minimal weight over long miles. Sometimes you just want to kick back and soak in the fading sun after a long day with the comfort of the night falling around you. Designed with that in mind, the Mayfly from Alite is made to be a minimalistic, packable camp that’s light enough … More Alite Mayfly Chair Review
Using a clever asymmetrical design, the Deep Jungle Asym Zip from Hennessy provides a nearly flat sleeping surface by pulling the base of the hammock out at two adjacent points along the walls of the shelter. This provides tent like internal volume and posture while still being elevated off of the ground for a new … More Hennessy Deep Jungle Asym Zip Hammock XL Review
Tiny portable speakers aren’t generally something I’d associate with outdoor adventure, but the more I’ve used the JBL Micro 2 the more reasons I’ve found to carry it. It’s a small, rechargeable, battery operated speaker with a single 3.5 mm headphone jack for connecting to phones or MP3 players, and it’s uses are endless. I’ve been using this thing for a while now, and this is what I think. … More JBL Micro 2 Portable Speaker review
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