Point6 is a lesser known brand in the quality hiking/backpacking sock world that deserves your attention. We’re taking a quick look at the “Boot” and “Heavy” offerings to see how they hold up on the trail. My review: … More Point6 Boot and Heavy Socks Review. Hidden Gems.
The Range 500 is a lightweight, fast charging headlamp with a uni-body lamp/strap design. I’ve been using it for the last two months and I came away impressed. My review: … More Biolite Range 500 Headlamp Review: Snug, fast charging, and bright.
The Aircontact Core 50+10 is designed to be a small, comfortable pack that expands and allows for extra equipment to be strapped on, for extra capacity. Can a small pack be a do it all bag? Well, I put it to the test and these are my findings. Full review: … More One Backpack for Short and Long Adventures? Dueter Aircontact Core 50+10 Backpacking pack Review
An update to the already excellent Helinox Chair One, the (re) revision improves comfort by better redistributing body weight around the frame of the chair while the high back allows for makeshift pillows and more comfort. Let’s take a look: … More Helinox Chair One High Back (re) Review: A packable cradle without the gimmicks.
The NB Air from Nitecore is an ultra-light battery bank that packs an incredibly dense 5000 mAh battery pack into a thin, 3.14 oz. package. Did someone finally make a battery bank for the outdoor enthusiast? Let’s take a look. … More Nitecore NB Air. An ultra-light, carbon fiber battery bank.
I have a lot of people ask me about footprints. It’s an extremely common question and for good reason. They seem to be a good investment. That’s why most people seem a little shocked when I tell them that I never carry one. Why is that? Simply put, they’re non-sense. … More Should you buy a footprint? Probably not…
Classic styling meets modern engineering with the EVO 600 Hiking and backpacking boots. A fusion of recycled synthetics and repairable organics, these rugged, waterproof boots are designed to endure the harshness of any trail. My review: … More Danner Mountain 600 Evo Hiking/Backpack Boots: Recraftable, rugged, and performant.
Named after the Pacific Coast Trail which measure 2650 miles, the GTX Mid from Danner is a lightweight hiker that is designed to be fast, stable and reliable over a wide range of conditions. My review: … More Trail 2650 GTX Mid Review: Lightweight Hiking with Extra Stability
The Odin Stretch 2.1 is a lightweight, breathable synthetic jacket that is designed to flex and move with the wearer, for unrestrained hiking, skiing and mountaineering. My review: … More Men’s Odin Stretch Hood Insulator 2.1 Review
The Extreme Conditions Ultralight Sleeping Pad by Nemo is a 3.5 inch thick, cushy pad that boasts and impressive 8.5R value. Is it truly one of the warmest and lightest sleeping pads on the market? My review. … More Nemo Extreme Conditions Insulated Ultralight Sleeping Pad Review
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