Camping at high elevations is kind of my thing. Big views, cool air, and generally, fewer people. High elevation brings numerous challenges that either have campers bailing out during the night, or avoiding the experience altogether. Here are some tips to get you through it. … More 7 Tips for Camping at High Elevation and Above Tree Line
The Nomad Cooking kit by Opinel wraps every prep tool one would need into a classically styled carry kit that includes two blades, a cutting board, peeler and a cleaning cloth. This is my review. … More Opinel Nomad Cooking Kit Review
Having a sleeping pad that can provide exceptional warmth yet will never fail can literally be a life saver, or it can just be really convenient. Either way, the Third Degree Foam Pad is exactly both of those things, and this is my review. … More Big Agnes Third Degree Foam Pad Review
The Skeeter SL 20 is a super light sleeping bag, designed to provide exceptional warmth at the lowest weight and smallest pack size possible, while still tossing in a few interesting features. This is my review: The Skeeter SL 20 is a mummy style sleeping bag with a full length, left hand zipper. The bag … More Big Agnes Skeeter SL 20 Sleeping Bag Review
The Copper Spur Expedition bridges the gap between ultralight 3-season tents and burly 4-season expedition shelters, offering something that is both lightweight and rugged for when the weather goes south but the trail goes up. … More Big Agnes Copper Spur HV 2 Expedition Review
New for 2019, Nemo is rolling out new and revised tents, sleeping bags and pads, including a 1 lb. 6. oz two person tent called the Rocket. Let’s take a look. … More 2019 Nemo tents, Sleeping Bags, and Pads Preview
The Aftershokz Trekz Air are open ear, wireless, bone conduction headphones that allow music to play without disturbing others or blocking out ambient noise. This is my review. … More Aftershokz Trekz Air Bone Conduction Headphones Review
Despite common perception, Winter can be the best season to get outside, rack up some miles, and catch the most beautiful views of the season. Sure, it is wet, cold and dark, but here are some simple tips that may just help you enjoy it. … More 2018’s Final Tips for Hiking and Backpacking this Winter
This year, I’ve decided to put together a gift guide for those who are looking for something different, innovative, and above all, high quality. Concentrating on a variety of price points, here are some suggestions for 2018. … More Holiday Gift Guide: 2018
Mountain Standard has come up with a few new ways to spice up your next backpacking trip. Who’s likes carrot cake pancakes? … More Mountain Standard Scramblers and Pancakes
