Rocks and dirt can only get you so far. When the miles are low, or even non-existent, sometimes you just want something comfortable to sit on. The Treo Chair from Thermarest provides an easy, packable solution. Light enough to carry, and large enough to carry you. The Treo is a simple tripod balanced chair that … More Thermarest Treo Chair Review
It’s a simple thing, hot food. It seems so basic until you really stop to think about it. Who stopped and put that first flame to a piece of fish, and why has it become such a huge part of our lives? The fact that it does seem so intrinsic makes it all the more … More MSR Windburner Stove Review
A windbreaker is something I don’t quite see enough of in the backcountry. Often times it’s too warm for an insulating layer, but the wind chill can still cut right through your bare skin. The Granite Creek Windbreaker is a light weight solution to this problem. The jacket is built from a lightweight rip-stop nylon … More Mountain Khakis Granite Creek Windbreaker Review
The Dagger 2P from Nemo is aimed directly at the lightweight, but roomy backpacking tent market. Aggressive material selection and light modification to a tried and true pole design produces a large, spacious tent for under 4 pounds. But how does it perform? The Dagger weighs in at a trail weight of 3 lb 12 … More Nemo Dagger 2P Tent Review
A quick preview of the upcoming 2016 Sierra Designs Nightwatch tent. … More Sierra Designs 2016 tent preview (Nightwatch)
The Stout 45, a new pack for 2015 from Gregory, is aimed at weekend warriors and light weight backpackers who are working towards going lighter and faster. Gregory has been producing packs since 1977, but does their experience still translate into great backpacks? Let’s have a look. About the Stout 45 The Stout 45 is … More Gregory Stout 45 Backpack Review
Mountain Khakis, certainly known for their high quality pants, also produces a wide variety of shirts and outer wear. The Skiff is a prime example the company’s ability to stay flexible and produce a variety of products, without straying too far from their roots. The Skiff is a light weight, 4.1 oz nylon/spandex (86%/14%) tee … More Mountain Khakis Skiff Long Sleeve Shirt
Down comes from many different places, by many companies, and is obtained in several different ways. Some of these methods are better than others, and some are quite inhumane. It’s time to learn where your down comes from. The real issue comes from one form of down collection, called live plucking. I’m not going to … More Do you know where your down comes from? New standards in down.
The Phaser Peak boot from Merrell is designed to be a backpacking grade boot; built to withstand the rigors and demands of climbing and descending miles of mountains with a heavy pack and changing conditions. Does Merrell have it in them to build a boot that can handle it? The boot is built from a … More Merrell Phaser Peak Boot Review
When you’re out in the mountains for days, the only thing standing between you and the elements is your clothing. For this reason, a solid, durable, reliable rain jacket can be the difference between adventure and misery. Here we have the Odin Traverse Jacket from Helly Hansen, designed for just such a situation. The jacket … More Odin Traverse Jacket Review
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