The Clips Flashlight 2 feels like a return to form for Sierra Designs. It’s a complete re-working of a classic model that’s been tracing trails since the 90s. Promising improved livability, reduced weight, and the implementation of new technologies, can this new classic hold it’s own? The Clip Flashlight 2 is a non-freestanding full double … More Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2 Review
Made in the USA, the Gerber US-Assist 420 knife has an ambidextrous, one handed, assisted opening with a sleek pocket clip, safety lock, and rugged body. I’ve been using mine for several months now, and this is my review. The US-Assist comes in at 7″ long while open, with a 3″ blade. It closes up … More Gerber US-Assist 420 HC Knife
The Sea to Summit Pro Hammock has been designed to be as convenient, light and compact as possible. With an ultra-light construction and integrated Cordura nylon compression sack and clever suspension system, it has one of the smallest overall pack sizes I’ve seen. … More Sea To Summit Pro Hammock Review
Budgets and backpacking rarely go together. Thankfully, Slumberjack has been focusing on bring quality, affordable shelters to the market. The Nightfall 2 is a spacious, externally pitching tent that comes in at an impressive $139.95. How does it hold up though? My review. … More Slumberjack Nightfall 2 Review
The MSR Ceramic Flex skillet has a slick, non-stick ceramic coating, wide cooking surface, and a light weight removable handle for easy storage and packing. Weighing just 7 ounces and sporting a 8.25″ cooking surface, it’s an impressively large yet light way to expand your backcountry cooking options. … More MSR Ceramic Flex Skillet Review
Designed to pitch in a wide array of configurations, the Big Agnes Onyx UL is a 72 square foot, 14 oz. tarp that can be set up as a shelter, sunshade, extended vestibule, or practically any other configuration. … More Big Agnes Onyx UL Tarp Review
The Thermarest Trail King SV uses a unique fast inflation valve and is paired with a self inflating foam core to absolutely minimize effort and setup time. Paired with interlaced channels of thick air channels, it promises to be a simple, cozy backpacking sleeping mattress. Can it hold up under pressure? This is my review. … More Thermarest Trail King SV Fast Self-Inflating Mattress Review
The Main Warden day pack is a robust, feature rich pack designed with the help of Maine game wardens to suit the diverse needs of hikers, rescuers, enforcers, fishermen, and more. It provides a breathable support system, waterproof compartments, and other features to set it apart. This is my review: The Maine Warden pack is … More L.L.Bean Maine Warden Day Pack Review
The Thermarest Questar HD 20 attempts to bridge performance and affordablity. It’s a three season, mummy style sleeping bag featuring hydrophobic down, sleeping pad connectors, zoned insulation and a high quality water resistant shell. This is my full review. The Questar HD 20 is fairly traditional in shape, with a sleek and efficient mummy style … More Thermarest Questar HD 20 Sleeping Bag Review
Featuring two doors, two vestibules, a full rain fly, a top vent, a freestanding hubbed aluminum pole system, interior pockets, and a spacious interior, the Copper Spur HV UL2 packs every major feature into a solid, 3 lb package. My review: The Copper Spur HV (for Higher Volume) is a redesign of one of my … More Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 Review
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