Toes are meant to wiggle. You’ll never convince me otherwise. Traditional socks spend their days trying their best at suppressing my ability to wiggle. So, when I found the Injinji Socks, I was instantly curious. Made from a blend of merino wool, nylon, and spandex, the Midweight Crew socks certainly have the heart of a hiking … More Injinji Performance Hiking Socks
When you’re deep in the backcountry, keeping in communication with your group or others can not only be helpful, but it can save your life. The Talkabout T460 is designed to take the conditions typically associated with the wilderness, rain, dust, dirt, and bumps. I put a set to the test, and these are my … More Motorola Solutions Talkabout T460 Two Way Radio Review
Mountain Khakis, certainly known for their high quality pants, also produces a wide variety of shirts and outer wear. The Skiff is a prime example the company’s ability to stay flexible and produce a variety of products, without straying too far from their roots. The Skiff is a light weight, 4.1 oz nylon/spandex (86%/14%) tee … More Mountain Khakis Skiff Long Sleeve Shirt
The Phaser Peak boot from Merrell is designed to be a backpacking grade boot; built to withstand the rigors and demands of climbing and descending miles of mountains with a heavy pack and changing conditions. Does Merrell have it in them to build a boot that can handle it? The boot is built from a … More Merrell Phaser Peak Boot Review
Rocks are hard, grass is lumpy, and sometimes you just don’t want to be on the ground anymore. ENO has you covered. The SingleNest is a one man hammock designed to spare your tush from the unrelenting assault on comfort we call gravity. Just how well can a little wad of fabric perform when strung … More Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) SingleNest Hammock Review
The Elite Cagoule and Chaps from Sierra Designs ditches the concepts of traditional gear, and instead reaches deep inside their pocket of ideas for something lighter, breezier, and completely zipper free. Tradition is a strong force in backpacking, but sometimes different truly is better. The Cagoule and Chaps are sold separately, but are designed to … More Sierra Designs Elite Cagoule and Chaps Rainwear
I’m not much into politics, but I absolutely adore the outdoors. When something steps up with the potential to affect what I love, it catches my attention. I’m going to insert an excerpt from http://www.wilderness.org below, with a link to the full article afterward, and I suggest you read it. If you agree that this … More Keep Americas Public Lands in Public Hands
The Catalyst 65 from Kelty brings forth a simple innovation that produces impressive results. At the base of the design is the Perfect-FIT system, an instantly adjustable torso length that provides nearly 16″ of expansion. This simple system combined with solid design results in a supremely comfortable backpack for a surprisingly low price. The Catalyst 65 … More Kelty Catalyst 65 Backpack Review
A good knife is the one and only tool that I suggest everyone carry with them into the backcountry, and for good reason. When you need one, nothing else will do. Made in Mora Sweden, the Morakniv Pro S is a light weight, yet supremely usable blade that’s usable on the trail and off. It’s … More Morakniv Pro S Review
For some, backpacks are a daily essential that carries with them and through the rigors of daily life. It makes sense then to invest in a backpack that’s not only comfortable, but utilitarian and stylish. The Boundary from Granite Gear is exactly that. A backpack for your everyday needs, be it a student, a hiker, … More Granite Gear Boundary Campus Backpack Review
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