The Nemo Veda is a two person tent that utilizes two sets of trekking poles to provide a ludicrous amount of living space at a palatable weight. Are two sets better than one? About the Veda The Nemo Veda weighs 3 lbs 4 oz packed, and provides 35 square foot of floor space. The canopy … More Nemo Veda 2P Review
I’m working on a review for this tent, but I have to test it in such a wide variety of conditions that I wont’ have it ready for a while. Instead, I wanted to post a quick overview of the tent so I could show what I know so far. Impressions So far, I’m really … More Sierra Designs Convert 3 Overview
Does light weight, high brightness, water resistance, intuitive controls, and affordability make for a great headlamp? The answer may be surprising. About the headlmap The Black Diamond Ion headlamp is designed with simplicity in mind. There are no buttons. Instead, there is a touch sensitive front panel that reacts to a series of swipes and … More Black Diamond Ion Review (2014)
The German designed Deuter ACT Lite is designed to be a comfortable, durable, light weight backpack for multi-day excursions into the wilderness. Along with an adjustable torso, this particular backpack was designed with Slim Line (SL) straps and shoulders that fit the contours of the female body better than the average unisex or men’s backpack. … More Deuter ACT Lite 60 SL Pack Review (Women’s)
You’ve probably noticed by now, but Sierra Designs has been doing some really cool stuff with their…designs. 2015 looks to be no different with several new products, and a few that really caught my attention. Let’s take a look. First, I’m very excited about these, as SD produces some of my favorite tents. Sierra Designs Tensegrity Tents. … More 2015 Sierra Designs Tents and Sleeping Bags Preview
The new Nemo Nocturne sleeping bags just showed up, and they’re looking great. Normally I just wait until I do my vigorous testing to post a review, but I’ll have to wait a while to properly test the sleeping bag in the appropriate temperatures (15 degrees) here in Tennessee. That being said, I’m pretty excited about … More Nemo Nocturne 15 Sleeping Bag, Initial Impressions
I’m going to be honest here. When the Dorcy headlamp showed up, I didn’t really know what to expect. I didn’t know the brand, never tried their products, and the prices were very affordable. Usually, this doesn’t go over to well, but I decided to give the headlamp a go. Infact, I let every tester … More Dorcy 120 Lumen Broad Beam Headlamp
Not everyone wants to own a backpack for every occasion. Most people just want to own one pack that will do whatever they need it to do, and do it well. The Leopard A.C. by Granite Gear is the quintessential backpack for those who want comfort, light weight, and durability in one finely wrapped package. … More Granite Gear Leopard A.C. 58 Backpack Review
Sea to Summit is doing some very interesting things with their sleeping mats, to be released early 2015. While Sea To Summit isn’t a company you would normally think of when you think sleeping pads (or mats as they’re calling them), they’ve clearly been thinking them through. They have some intriguing designs I can’t wait … More Sea To Summit Sleeping Mats Preview (2015)
There’s nothing quite like being 5 miles from the car when your tire blows out, and you’re forced to push your bike back to the car with a tiny, empty water bottle attached to your bike frame. The Duthie AM 10 backpack from Platypus is aimed at single track mountain bikers with exactly that in … More Platypus Duthie AM 10 Hydration Pack Review
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