Touting the ability to expand from 40 to 60 liters, the Flex Capacitor transforms from a small overnight pack, to a large multi-day hauler. This is my review. … More Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor Backpack Review
The Helinox Cot One is a lightweight, packable sleep system that is designed to provide exceptional comfort while camping, or even backpacking, with it’s fully collapsible yet easy to assemble design. The Cot One is constructed primarily from heavy duty, lightweight TH72m DAC aluminum poles for the primary structure bars and the legs. The bed … More Helinox Cot One Review
Headlamps are a necessity when hiking or backpacking, and it’s important to find one that’s both reliable and convenient to use. The new Inova STS Powerswitch headlamp is a rechargeable, waterproof, touch activated headlamp that allows the user to use the included rechargeable battery or swap in traditional AAA batteries when needed. This is my … More Inova STS Powerswitch Dual Power Rechargeable Headlamp Review
The Coast FL75R Headlamp isn’t one to hold back on features. It packs in a rechargeable battery, a high powered 530 lumen LED, red LEDs for preserving night vision, an adjustable beam focus, and the ability to swap in AAA batteries if needed. But, how does it hold up in use? The FL75R is built around a single powerful white LED … More Coast FL75R Rechargeable Headlamp Review
The Tensleep Station 4 from Big Agnes is a fully featured tent that understands the fundamentals of a good car camping shelter; comfort, reliability and convenience. I recently had the luxury of living inside the Tensleep for 7 days on my recent trip to Acadia, putting it through the wringer, and this is what I thought. Starting out, … More Big Agnes Tensleep Station 4 Review
Bacon, eggs, hash browns, all delusions of the hungry backpacker while munching on cold granola and instant oats, tears added for a bit of flavor. That is, until they discover the lightweight MSR Windburner Skillet, perfect for expanding possible dining options on the trail. Designed to work in conjunction with the MSR Windburner stove (review … More MSR Windburner Skillet Review
Sometimes small changes are all that’s required for a classic design to excel above the competition. The redesigned 2016 Zissou Plus 700 sleeping bag targets a more comfortable sleep system by tweaking the tried and true mummy build by adding a quilt style closure and a second zipper. This is my review. The Zissou Plus 700 2-season … More Sierra Designs Zissou Plus 700 2-Season Sleeping Bag Review
Innovation in simplicity. That’s the main concept behind the Proton Blanket from Thermarest. It’s a lightweight, waterproof, breathable, synthetic blanket that can be used around the campfire, outside of the tent, or cinched up into a quilt for sleeping in warmer weather. The blanket is built from high end EraLoft synthetic insulation. It’s a waterproof, … More Thermarest Proton Blanket Review
The Sea To Summit Comfort Light Sleeping Mat ditches traditional baffles for their new and unique “air sprung” cells, creating a quilted, spring like sleeping surface. Tossing in warm insulation and a clever valve system, the Comfort Light makes for an intriguing package that provides more than a simple twist on more traditional sleep systems. … More Sea To Summit Comfort Light Insulated Mat Review
The Big Agnes RattleSnake SL2 mtnGLO tent is a shining example (pun!) of an affordable yet rock solid backpacking tent with a couple of features that I never knew that I needed. I’ve put it to the test, and here is what I found. The stand out feature of the Rattlesnake SL2 is the mtnGLO … More Big Agnes Rattlesnake SL2 mtnGLO Tent Review
