Navitas naturals has been around since 2003, providing healthy, organic nutrition to the active or health conscious. Their foods are all freeze-dried or processed at low temperatures to preserve nutrition without loss of flavor, and come in handy resealable packages. I was lucky enough to put some of their flavors to the test .These are … More Navitas Naturals. Healthy, delicious snacks.
Ultralight doesn’t always have to result in the sacrifice of comfort. Sometimes, ultralight equipment can both improve comfort and reduce pack weight. The Auriga from Thermarest is one such example. How does it make it happen? The magic here is in the simplicity of it’s design, paired with the elimination of unnecessary materials (material and insulation … More Thermarest Auriga Down Blanket Review
Rocks are hard, grass is lumpy, and sometimes you just don’t want to be on the ground anymore. ENO has you covered. The SingleNest is a one man hammock designed to spare your tush from the unrelenting assault on comfort we call gravity. Just how well can a little wad of fabric perform when strung … More Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) SingleNest Hammock Review
The Elite Cagoule and Chaps from Sierra Designs ditches the concepts of traditional gear, and instead reaches deep inside their pocket of ideas for something lighter, breezier, and completely zipper free. Tradition is a strong force in backpacking, but sometimes different truly is better. The Cagoule and Chaps are sold separately, but are designed to … More Sierra Designs Elite Cagoule and Chaps Rainwear
Dpower is a little known company with a lot to prove. Their ambitious backpacking stove sets out to provide a remote canister stove at under 5 ounces for under 30 bucks. Stoves are expensive, so the idea of an affordable alternative is very tempting. But, can a budget stove perform? **update** The manufacturer seems to … More DPower backpacking stove review
We just recently happened upon Sporkables at the Trail Days celebration in Demascus Virginia. Sporkables is a small company located in New York, committed to producing unique, delicious dehydrated meals using locally sourced foods. I was lucky enough to take some on the trail to put them to the ultimate test, the hungry backpacker. I’ve … More Sporkables Dehydrated Meals
The Sierra Designs Lightning 2 FL is an update to one of my favorite tents, the Lightning 2 UL. Lighter and more storage space is the main attraction, but what else has changed with the 2015 update and is it worth an upgrade or first time buy? What’s changed? Aside from the weight difference and … More Sierra Designs Lightning 2 FL Review
It’s that time again! Spring is here, and with it comes new gear and my latest update to my personal pack list. These are the items I’m carrying with me on basically every trip. I carry these products because they’re my personal favorites, and not necessarily because it’s the best pieces of gear available. You … More What’s in my backpack? (Spring 2015)
Mummy bags have been around for a long time, and for great reason. They’re light weight, efficient, comfortable, and warm. The Antares HD from Thermarest is certainly no exception. The Three Season Antares HD is built from a high quality, light weight 20d Polyester with a long side left zip access complete with a draft tube … More Thermarest Antares HD Three Season Sleeping Bag Review
Updated for 2015, the Lost Ranger from Big Agnes is a classic sleeping bag that has been redesigned with the hopes of improving on the already highly regarded original. With roomier contours, and a tighter sleeping pad sleeve, the LR 15 manages to achieve this goal. Further improvements come in the form of a more … More Big Agnes Lost Ranger 15 Sleeping Bag Review
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