Odin, the furious one. A bold name for a bold performance jacket from Helly Hansen. Can a jacket with such an epic nomenclature live up to its name? About the Jacket The Odin is built from high quality, ultralight Pertex Quantum nylon, and filled with Primaloft insulation, a synthetic insulation. The jacket has a full … More Helly Hansen Odin Insulator Jacket Review
This is usually a slower time for backpacking news, as the seasons begin to change people usually start going inside and new products don’t show up as often: but not for me and not for Big Agnes. The Battle Mountain 4, 4 season mountaineering tent just showed up at my door, and I’m incredibly impressed. … More Big Agnes Battle Mountain Tent Preview (2015)
The Loke rain pants from H/H are lightweight, high performance pants with a bundle of features at a nice price tag. What’s not to like? About the pants The loke is made from a 2.5 layer breathable, water-proof laminated material. Fully seam sealed and treated with an external DWR, the pants will keep you dry … More Helly Hansen Loke Rain Pants Review
I didn’t know what to think when I first set up the Super Scout. A sub-3 pound tent with a vestibule that’s larger than many two person tents? I was curious to say the least. Per usual, I decided to dump the tent in the worst conditions I could come up with. Unrelenting rain, impatient wind, … More Big Agnes Super Scout UL2 Review
The Verglas Down Insulator from Helly Hansen is a light weight, down jacket designed for staying warm in low activity times around camp, or for being out and about when the weather turns. About the Verglas The Verglas comes loaded with 700 fill down to provide loft and warmth. It’s constructed from a lightweight Pertex ripstop … More Helly Hansen Verglas Down Insulator Review
The Velocity jacket from Helley Hansen is a 200 weight Polartec fleece designed to keep you warm on even the coldest of hikes, while still providing stretch and freedom of movement. About the jacket The Velocity is built from high quality , heavy 200 weight Polartec fleece for more warmth and wind stop. There is … More Helly Hansen Velocity Fleece Jacket Review
Backpacking with Patellar tendinitis is a painful process. If you’ve ever had to deal with the injury, you know what I’m talking about. This is why I’m reviewing the Zamst JK-Band. Anything that can provide relief is certainly appreciated. First, I’m going to point out that I’m not a doctor. I’m not offering medical advice, … More Zamst JK-Band Review
The Big Agnes Seedhouse series of tents is designed for the minimalist backpacker. Simplicity, light weight, and durability are the focus, removing non-essentials like multiple doors, top vents, and gear lofts to provide a light weight reliable structure. About the tent The seedhouse 3 weighs only 4 lb, despite providing 44 square feet of living … More Big Agnes Seedhouse SL3 Review
Mummy bags have one big problem for me, they’re restrictive. They hold my arms down, and prevent me from moving around naturally when I’m inside. The Nemo Nocturne sleeping bag was designed to give you that freedom back. About the sleeping bag The Nocturne 15 has a new “spoon” design that flares out at the … More Nemo Nocturne 15 Down Sleeping Bag Review
The Sierra Designs DriDown Hoody is a light weight, compressible, waterproof down filled hoody designed for those who want plenty of warmth without a weight penalty. About the hoodie The hoddie is built from a light weight 20D ripstop, with a protective water/ wind protective membrane on top. It’s filled with 800 fill DriDown, to … More Sierra Designs DriDown Hoody Review
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