A new season brings new adventure, but also new equipment to play with and keep us inspired. From mobile power, to audio, to carside convenience, I have put together a list of my favorite accessories that launched for this season, all personally tested. Let’s take a look. Tozo OpenEgo Open Air Headphones The oddly named … More The newest outdoor accessories for Spring 2024
Named after the Pacific Coast Trail which measure 2650 miles, the GTX Mid from Danner is a lightweight hiker that is designed to be fast, stable and reliable over a wide range of conditions. My review: … More Trail 2650 GTX Mid Review: Lightweight Hiking with Extra Stability
The Odin Stretch 2.1 is a lightweight, breathable synthetic jacket that is designed to flex and move with the wearer, for unrestrained hiking, skiing and mountaineering. My review: … More Men’s Odin Stretch Hood Insulator 2.1 Review
Staying warm no longer corelates with carrying a lot of weight. The StormLoft from Outdoor vitals is an ultra-light, ultra-cozy quilt that weighs just 1 lb. 4 ounces. My Review: … More Outdoor Vitals StormLoft Down Quilt Review
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.
The Kelty TN2 tent is Kelty’s answer to the star gazers prayers. The tent has a roll back fly, and full body see through mesh walls for 360 degree unobstructed views. The main draw here is obviously the roll back, stargazing top. Sure, it gives you great views of nature, but does it protect you from … More Kelty TN2 Tent Review
I’m am always happy to see how many people hit the trials with their closest companion, their dog. Dogs are a great hiking partner. They go wherever you go, and they are always close by your side. They won’t bail on you when the weather gets rough, and they’ll never nag you about that wrong … More Mans Best Friend. Tips for hiking with your dog.
This past weekend, myself and a few of my friends set out on a 2 night camping trip to Stone Mountain, North Carolina. This park offers it all. Vistas, rock formations, stream crossings, cascades, waterfalls, wildlife, and much more. Instead of the heavy drumming of pack laden feet, I decided it was time for a … More Stone Mountain, Nc
It’s a never ending struggle, the silent battle between your tent and those tiny, brutally resiliant water droplets that accumulate inside your unsuspecting fortress as you sleep. It’s condensation. Understanding Condensation: What is condensation and what causes it? Condensation is simply the accumulation of moisture inside of your tent. What causes it? When you are … More Battling Tent Condensation
I thought I would share these videos I found from Prolitegear on youtube. It showcases some new (possibly not final design) Big Agnes tents that are in the works. They’re doing some unique stuff. The Angel Springs UL2 The new Scout Series Tents
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