The Kelty SB 35 sleeping bag is a lightweight sleeping bag that’s dedicated to keeping you dry and warm without sacrificing pack space or weight. About the sleeping bag The sleeping bag weighs a skimpy 1 lb 9 oz, and has a total fill weight of 13 oz. The sleeping bag material is a soft, … More Kelty SB 35 Sleeping Bag Review
The Osprey Talon 22 is a lightweight, yet full featured daypack for those who need to carry a bit of extra gear for those long hikes. It weighs about 1 lb. 80z for the M/L size, and holds 22 liters of gear inside the pack. There are multiple options for adjustment, and plenty of pockets … More Osprey Talon 22 Backpack
The Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed is an evolutionary way to rethink the modern sleeping bag, but can evolution keep you out of the cold? I decided to find out by subjecting the sleeping bag to the challenges of riverside camping, deep inside the gorge of a local hiking favorite in the smoky mountains. The cold, damp, 40 degree … More Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed Review
The Sierra Designs Lightning UL2 tent has decided to rethink the basics of tent design. Does a good design really need fixing? About the tent: Sierra Designs has decided to make some bold moves with this tent. Gone are door vestibule s, and in are hybrid single/double walls. They also decided to connect the poles … More Sierra Designs Lightning UL2 Tent Review
Sometimes you don’t need a plethora of features. Sometimes you just need something light and comfortable to haul your gear around the mountain. This is the REI Flash 22. About the Backpack The Rei Flash 22 is a 22 liter backpack that’s designed to be minimalist in practically every aspect of it’s design. It’s comprised … More REI Flash 22 backpack Review
I thought I would share these videos I found from Prolitegear on youtube. It showcases some new (possibly not final design) Big Agnes tents that are in the works. They’re doing some unique stuff. The Angel Springs UL2 The new Scout Series Tents
**A newer 2014 version of this post is available here ** Everyone packs their bags differently, and everyone has different definitions of what’s needed and not needed on the trail. This is a detailed list of what I normally carry on an 2-3 day backpacking trip. REI Flash 62 Backpack Big Agnes Copper Spur … More What’s in my Backpack? (Summer Edition, 2012)
Big Agnes decided to try something completely new on this one; Build a tent with no zippers. This makes a lot of sense considering the zipper is usually the first point of failure on a tent. They get constant wear, and most people don’t clean them at all properly. Also, zippers are noisy, bulky, get … More Big Agnes Fishhook UL 2 Review
At the end of a long day of backpacking the one thing I’m always thinking about is food. A hot meal is an amazing luxury at the end of the day, providing nourishment, energy, and moral. Having this without paying huge weight taxes can be tricky. The Gigapower by Snowpeak is designed to be a … More Snowpeak Gigapower Stove Review
I found myself unhappily sitting on a wet tree that had fallen in the woods. My butt was wet, uncomfortable, and not particularly happy about it. From the corner of my eye, I could see it. The small, yellow, childish apparatus that Laura, who was sitting next to me, was using. Her butt was dry, … More Thermarest Z Seat Review
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