If you recall from a previous post, I’m a pretty big fan of The Landmark Project and what they do. So I was pretty excited when I discovered that they were revealing some new designs. New offerings include wonderful hand drawn illustrations of The Blue Ridge Parkway, Dupont Forest, and a personal favorite of mine, … More New “The Landmark Project” Designs
It’s not often that we see dramatic changes in sleeping pad design, but when it happens I get really excited. That’s exactly why the Evolite from Thermarest caught my attention. A hybrid of a self inflating and air chambered mattress, the Evolite hopes to obtain the best of both worlds. Light weight, convenience, and comfort. … More Thermarest Evolite Review
The Catalyst 65 from Kelty brings forth a simple innovation that produces impressive results. At the base of the design is the Perfect-FIT system, an instantly adjustable torso length that provides nearly 16″ of expansion. This simple system combined with solid design results in a supremely comfortable backpack for a surprisingly low price. The Catalyst 65 … More Kelty Catalyst 65 Backpack Review
A good knife is the one and only tool that I suggest everyone carry with them into the backcountry, and for good reason. When you need one, nothing else will do. Made in Mora Sweden, the Morakniv Pro S is a light weight, yet supremely usable blade that’s usable on the trail and off. It’s … More Morakniv Pro S Review
For some, backpacks are a daily essential that carries with them and through the rigors of daily life. It makes sense then to invest in a backpack that’s not only comfortable, but utilitarian and stylish. The Boundary from Granite Gear is exactly that. A backpack for your everyday needs, be it a student, a hiker, … More Granite Gear Boundary Campus Backpack Review
Protection from the sun and its harmful rays are something that I cannot stress enough, and a good hat goes a long way to topping off that protection. The Solar Bucket by Sunday Afternoons is lightweight, affordable option for those who want protection, and style. The Solar Bucket is built with a full 3″ brim, … More Sunday Afternoons Solar Bucket Hat
Minimalism in backpacking has become a growing trend, but all too often leaving the user lacking performance and comfort in pursuit of a minimal pack weight. The Siren Quilt from Nemo has the weight savings and simplicity associated with minimalism, but without sacrificing performance or comfort. The quilt is built from a feathery 10 denier … More Nemo Siren Ultralight Quilt Review
The Ursack Minor is a Kevlar and stainless steel bag designed to protect your ever so priceless Oreo cookies, and other junk food like veggies and stuff. The idea is to produce a bag that’s so tough that, even if the animal finds a way to get to it, it can’t chew through it to … More Ursack Minor critter bag Review
It doesn’t matter how much you spend, how careful you are, or how experienced you’ve become; You will eventually damage a vital piece of gear in the backcountry. Tents rip, poles snap, pads puncture, and boots separate. Knowing how to repair your gear is one thing, but if you do not have the proper tools … More Backpacking Field Repair Kit
To some, obsessing about every gram of weight in the pack isn’t just a means or a hobby; it’s a way of life. This is no alternative. It’s cutting straps off of packs, pulling stickers off packaging, trimming unneeded corners off maps, sleeping under a tarp, and eating dry granola for breakfast. To me, that’s not backpacking. … More How light is too light?
