Living a life on the move requires a certain level or portability and organization. The Matia 28 from Gregory is designed to be an everything backpack, built to carry longboards, tablets, business cards, yoga mats, headphones and more while keeping everything organized and protected. From the trail to the streets, the pack has served me … More Gregory Matia 28 Review
The pillow; A primary suspect and often one of certain demise when it comes to cutting pack weight. Luckily, there are options that minimize the compromise between better sleep and minimal weight. I bring you one of the best. Made right here in the USA, the Thermarest Compressible pillow is filled using upcycled cores from the … More Thermarest Compressible Pillow Review
To be honest, the insoles of my shoes are one of the few things that I don’t think about when I’m dwelling on every essential piece of gear in my kit. After testing a pair of Form Insoles inside a pair of my favorite boots, maybe I should. Form Insoles produces high quality insoles that are designed … More Form Insoles Review
Originally designed for the US Special Forces, The Alpha Air Jacket from L.L.Bean is a sturdy, functional, fully windproof jacket that’s designed to take a beating and provide stubborn weather protection when it’s needed the most. Instead of being built light and fluffy, it’s built with a robust soft shell body, Polartec insulation, and wet weather protection … More L.L.Bean Alpha Air Jacket
The Exped Pack Poncho UL is an ultra light, breezy option for full body and pack coverage perfect for those long, unrelenting rain storms. Instead of utilizing a jacket, pants, and a pack cover, the poncho minimizes materials yet covers the entire body and the backpack for full protection while still managing to be ultra … More Exped Pack Poncho UL Review
The Odin Minimalist Jacket is an ultra lightweight 2.5 layer rain jacket that’s designed to provide weather protection with the absolute minimal weight penalty. Instead of weighing it down with extra features, it cuts back, providing only the essentials. I put it to the test, and I liked it. The jacket is purely minimalist, consisting of little more than a … More Helly Hansen Odin Minimalist Jacket Review
the Gregory Z 30 is a large, spacious daypack designed for fast and light outings and peak bagging. The new ventilated CrossFlo suspension lifts the pack away from the body, allowing air to flow through, keeping the hiker dry and comfortable. I’ve put mine through the paces and it’s turned out to be a solid … More Gregory Z30 Backpack Review
Most people dread the winter with a loathing as deep as the snows that it dumps upon us. Myself? I eagery await the coming frost with open arms. What’s the difference here? It’s mostly knowledge. This is my guide to making the most out of winter, and learning to love it. Why bother with winter? … More A guide to enjoying winter hiking and backpacking
One thing that many hikers overlook is the benefit of having a good pair of utilitarian, yet comfortable pants. Clothing is the first tool any hiker uses on the trail. The Mountain Khakis Equatorial Convertible Pants are light weight, UPF 50+ pants designed to be at home on the mountain or in the city. The … More Mountain Khakis Equatorial Convertible Hiking Pants Review
It’s not always summer or winter, sometimes you land in those shady seasons in between when it’s too hot for a full jacket, but it’s too cool for a shirt. This is where the PrimaLoft Superlight Jacket comes in. It’s an ultra-light, packable jacket that provides a mild amount of insulation for those cool, but … More L.L.Bean PrimaLoft Superlight Jacket Review
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