The Big Agnes Lost Ranger is a 15 degree, down, sleeping bag. While the bag falls into the “classic” series that Big Agnes offers, there’s really nothing traditional about. First, it includes the fancy new DownTek technology, which adds a water repellent compound to the down feathers. Secondly, the sleeping bag has no insulation on … More Big Agnes Lost Ranger Sleeping Bag Review
It was a long, long drive, with seven people and seven backpacks piled into the chambers of a rented Dodge Caravan. 24 hours of road time, plus stops and rest breaks makes for a lot of time to think. It was the thoughts, the wonder, the curiosity, the fantasy of my boots on the dirt … More Four Pass Loop, Maroon Bells Colorado (part 1)
If there is one thing you really need to keep dry when backpacking, it’s your sleeping bag and your clothing. Here comes the Sea to Summit Dry sack to help you out, or crush your dreams. About the dry sack: The Sea to Summit eVent Compression Dry sack has simple intentions. The idea is to … More Sea To Summit eVent Compression Dry Sack review
The Sawyer Squeeze has decided to be something different. Instead of the traditional pump style water filter, Sawyer has implemented a plastic bag that can be squeezed (hence the name) which pushes water through a filter. The idea is simplicity, light weight, efficient filtering. It filters bacteria and protozoa. There is also a variation that … More Sawyer Squeeze Review
The Marmot Trestles 15 sets out to provide exceptional warmth and comfort at a value price. Does the sleeping bag come through, or does it leave you out in the cold? About the Sleeping bag The Trestles 15 is a synthetic, mummy style sleeping bag comprised of primarily polyester materials. . It comes in various … More Marmot Trestles 15 Sleeping Bag Review
The Big Agnes Pumphouse, at first, didn’t make any sense to me. Carry more weight to help me pump up my sleeping pad? But then, the genius of it all came to me. Here’s the review. About the Pumphouse pump Ever tried to blow up a sleeping pad after climbing a 6000 foot peak? Mustering … More Big Agnes PumpHouse, pad pump, review
The Fly Creek UL 2 is designed to be a minimalist, ultralight backpacking tent. At two pounds two ounces (trail weight), I would say it accomplishes this quite well. But is it worth the cash? About the tent When viewing the Fly Creek, it’s important to keep in mind that this tent is designed to be as … More Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 2 review
Backpacking isn’t all just climbing mountains, justling through the forests, and fighting bears off of your food bag. Backpacking does have its down times, hiding from storms under the safety net of your tent, or hanging out by the camp fire with your crew. This is where Hive comes in. What is it? Hive is … More Hive Pocket Review
Waking up to the frosted peaks of the Smokey Mountains has always been an enjoyable experience for me. Seeing the mountains capped in snow instead of green foliage is mesmerizing an excites the mind. It’s as if it’s a new world, but built upon the shoulders of the world that you’re used to. After the leaves drop … More Winter Camping
Big Agnes has been producing the Seedhouse SL1 Solo backpacking tent for years, and it’s long since been my favorite solo backpacking tent. I’ve been using the older model for years now, and BA has been kind enough to update the series of tent twice since then, so I decided to check out the new … More Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 Tent Review (2012 update)
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