The Sea To Summit Comfort Light Sleeping Mat ditches traditional baffles for their new and unique “air sprung” cells, creating a quilted, spring like sleeping surface. Tossing in warm insulation and a clever valve system, the Comfort Light makes for an intriguing package that provides more than a simple twist on more traditional sleep systems. … More Sea To Summit Comfort Light Insulated Mat Review
There’s nothing like stuffing a wet tarp or hammock into your backpack with a nice dry sleeping bag underneath it to soak up all that extra moisture. The Snakeskins from Hennessy Hammock are genius little system that is designed to prevent that from being a problem, or just to keep your gear clean. The beauty comes … More Hennessy Hammock SnakeSkins XL Review
Most running shoes are either too restrictive, offer no support, or cause my knees to ache after just a few miles. Thankfully, Altra seems to have noticed these same problems and has designed a new shoe with an aim to correct them. With a wider toe box and a Zero Drop platform, the shoes emphasizes a … More Altra 3.5 Running Shoes Review
The L.L.Bean Microlight is a tent that’s lived on the L.L.Bean line for a long time now, and for good reason. Year after year they’ve made subtle revisions to a long standing favorite, only improving the design as they go. The 2016 Microlight UL2 revision takes everything I loved about the old design, and makes … More L.L.Bean Microlight UL 2 Review
When I first heard that Thule was entering the backpacking market, I was a bit skeptical. Thankfully, They seem to know what they’re doing. Thule has obviously hit the market backed by experience, as is evident with the fully feature Versant 60 backpack. This is my review. … More Thule Versant 60 Backpack Review
Backpacking doesn’t always have to be minimal weight over long miles. Sometimes you just want to kick back and soak in the fading sun after a long day with the comfort of the night falling around you. Designed with that in mind, the Mayfly from Alite is made to be a minimalistic, packable camp that’s light enough … More Alite Mayfly Chair Review
Using a clever asymmetrical design, the Deep Jungle Asym Zip from Hennessy provides a nearly flat sleeping surface by pulling the base of the hammock out at two adjacent points along the walls of the shelter. This provides tent like internal volume and posture while still being elevated off of the ground for a new … More Hennessy Deep Jungle Asym Zip Hammock XL Review
Sporting the new “Happy Lens” technology designed to improve the mood of the wearer, Spy has designed a stylish, durable set of glasses for the outdoor enthusiast. But, can a pair of sunglasses really improve your mood? I decided to find out. I’ve put them to the test, and this is what I found. As … More Spy Optics Rover Sunglasses Review
The Gregory Salvo 28 backpack introduces Gregory’s innovative new Freespan Suspension technology. This new system improves airflow, enhances lumbar support, and provides ample structure for heavier loads. I’ve drug this pack through the mountains, the cities, and even through black diamond bike courses just to see what it was made of. This is my review. … More Gregory Salvo 28 Backpack Review
Going light and backpacking is practically synonymous. It’s an inconvenient truth that that backpacking boots rarely manage to provide true support while maintaining that lightweight build that’s so strongly desired. Thankfully, technology is beginning to change that. The Trango TRK GTX boots provide more stability at a lower weight by implementing modern materials and technologies … More La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX Boots Review
