Buffalo Mountain is one of those beautiful oddities. Right in the middle of 3 cities, stands this tall gorgeous mountain of forest and wildlife. Surrounding it, lies buildings, shopping malls, restaurants, and industry. However, on the mountain this all melts away. Within minutes of shopping you can have hiking, creeks, wildlife, and solitude. It’s a … More Buffalo Mountain, Johnson City, Tennessee.
There’s nothing quite like being 5 miles from the car when your tire blows out, and you’re forced to push your bike back to the car with a tiny, empty water bottle attached to your bike frame. The Duthie AM 10 backpack from Platypus is aimed at single track mountain bikers with exactly that in … More Platypus Duthie AM 10 Hydration Pack Review
The Pack Towl is the simplest of tools. At it’s basics, a rag to clean and wipe away your backpacking grime. At it’s most complex, a multi-use tool designed to do your most creative of bidding. Anything from wiping down a wet tent, cleaning dishes, scrubbing a dirty body, or drying off a clean one: … More Packtowl Review
One of the main concerns when backpacking, is staying hydrated. You can carry all the water you want, but if you spring a leak, or the containers are weighing you down, you have a problem. That’s where the Platypus water bottles come in. They’re simple, soft, flexible water bottles that cut weight and collapse to … More Platypus Water Bottles Review
The Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 is a minimalistic backpack designed for those who want nothing more than comfort, light weight, and durability. About the backpack The Crown uses the Vapor Current suspension from Granite Gear, which is essentially a foam and plastic die molded panel that runs the back-length of the backpack. This creates … More Granite Gear Crown V.C. 60 Backpack Review
The Marmot Minimalist is exactly what it sounds like. A rain jacket that gets the job done, without stuffing in a bunch of features you don’t need. About the Jacket Composed of Goretex Paclite, the jacket is packable, light weight at just 15 oz, and offers real rain protection without trapping in your own body … More Marmot Minimalist Rain Jacket Review. Men and Women’s.
The Sierra Designs Flashlight UL2 is a non-freestanding ultralight backpacking tent that is designed to be used with trekking poles (or the included, optional, vertical poles) to cut weight. Ringing up at 3 lbs 2 oz it certainly accomplishes the goal at just under $359. With the optional vertical poles you’ll add an additional 6 … More Sierra Designs Flashlight UL2 Review
An improperly packed backpack can not only be uncomfortable, but it can cause muscle strain, injury, headaches and trip stifling pain. A pack that’s off balance or fits loosely can result in loss of momentum, which tires you out sooner, or may even result in a fall. A fall with a heavy pack on can be … More How to pack your backpack
I’ve been spending quite a bit of time in the Linville Gorge in North Carolina lately. Until recently, despite being oh so close to home, I haven’t taken the time to explore the wonderfully deep valley of boulders and trees. Solid information on the gorge is relatively hard to find, and perhaps this is what … More Linville Gorge Wilderness (East Rim Guide)
The Kelty Trail Logic System is a series of items that are designed to work together. The tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad all slide together into the backpack to form a convenient, and simple backpacking kit that gets you out of the house without the guesswork. This, is a wonderful thing for the beginner. … More Kelty Trail Logic Collection
