Lovingly named the Ultralight 850 Down Big Baffle Hooded Puffer Jacket, this winter garment from L.L.Bean incorporates high quality down, recycled materials and one of the highest warmth/weight ratios I’ve ever tested. This is my review: … More L.L.Bean 850 Down Big Baffle Jacket Review
The Prolite Apex is an ultra-light sleeping pad that combines air channels with a self-inflating foam skeleton to create a warm, packable, and comfortable sleeping pad. This is my review: … More Thermarest Prolite Apex Review
The UCO Titan Fire Striker is a multi use survival tool, capable of starting fires, signaling, and even doubles as a basic multi-too. This is my review: … More UCO Titan Fire Striker
I like burritos, but I’ve never much cared for feeling like I was in one while hammocking. Featuring integrated spreader bars, the ENO Skyloft Hammock promises a flatter, more comfortable sleeping platform. This is my review: … More ENO Skyloft Hammock Review
The Nemo Dragonfly 2P was designed to be ultralight, yet extremely livable. With a spacious interior, dual vestibules and two doors, it still manages a 3 lb. 2 oz. pack weight. Is there a catch? My review: The Dragonfly 2P features two vestibules, two large zippered doors with integrated strut vents, two gear pockets, and … More Nemo Dragonfly 2P Tent Review
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
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
If you’re going to camp, why not enjoy it? The Big House 4 from Big Agnes is a spacious, comfortable car camping tent that’s made to go up easy, and provide plenty of space to make that upcoming car camping trip that much more enjoyable. Because no one wants to sleep in a tiny tent. … More Big Agnes Big House 4 Deluxe Review
I’m always whittling away at that ever expanding bucket list. Thing is, it’s getting longer faster than it’s getting shorter. The locations to explore far outweigh the amount of time most of us actually have available to travel to them. For this reason, I’ve put together some tips to maximize the use of that time, while enhancing … More Tips For Planning Your Next Camping Road Trip.
