There’s nothing like collapsing on the couch after a long day of work. The stomach is full from dinner, I’m caught up on my chores, but alas, there is a buzzing on my wrist; A friendly reminder that I’m being lazy and have yet to reach my activity goal for the day. Time to get … More Jawbone UP2 Fitness Tracker Review
Useful in a nearly infinite number of scenarios, a safe, solid but lightweight blade is the one thing that should be a part of everyone’s pack. The FDX 302 is just such a blade. The FDX 302 is a compact folding knife where the blade folds into the handle itself. Featuring a new double lock safety feature, … More Coast FDX 302 Knife Review
Often overlooked, most batteries do not have an operating temperature that will allow you to make it through a winter camping trip. The Fenix CL20 Lantern tackles this issue by utilizing CR123A batteries which function at temps as low as -40 degrees F, making this is a true all season camping lantern. The CL20 Camping … More Fenix CL20 Camping Lantern Review
Engineered for versatility, the Alpha Switch from Mountain Khakis is a reversible pullover with a DWR rip-stop on one side and a stretch woven fabric on the another. This provides two distinct looks for adapting to the surroundings. Can a simple inversion provide true flexibility? This is my review. The Alpha Switch Pullover has an overall lightweight … More Mountain Khakis Alpha Switch Pullover Review
When it comes to jackets, synthetic materials are especially useful. They’re warm, durable, and provide reliable protection when precipitation starts rolling in. The Dunkley Belay Jacket from Big Agnes is a serious cold weather jacket with just such benefits, but it also adds packability and compressibility to the mix. The Dunkley Belay is a hooded … More Big Agnes Dunkley Belay jacket Review
The Thermarest Evolite Plus sleeping pad is a clever unification of air channels, self inflating foam bands, and the new ThermaCapture insulation technology. This trinity comes together to create and innovative, high performance sleeping surface that excels in almost every way. This is my review. The Evolite Plus is carefully crafted to produce maximum loft at … More Thermarest Evolite Plus Review
Thermarest understands that a good night’s sleep is key to an enjoyable backpacking experience. This is all the more challenging when the earth below is a frozen lump of soil and stone. The Centari is a winter grade synthetic sleeping bag that’s designed to provide year round protection in a wide range of conditions, including … More Thermarest Centari Sleeping Bag Review
A dry sack isn’t something that gets a lot of attention despite the fact that they’re often a vital piece of equipment for keeping gear dry and organized. Also rare is the dry sack getting much in the way of innovation. The Blocker Dry sack from SealLine makes some key changes to the generic formula, and … More SealLine Blocker Dry Sack Review
I cannot stress enough the importance of keeping feet dry and warm while hiking in wintery conditions. Simply wearing insulated and waterproof boots isn’t enough to prevent wet socks and boots. The Armadillo LT Gaiters by Hillsound create a solid barrier that prevents snow and slush from entering your boot around the socks and ankles. … More Hillsound Armadillo LT Gaiters Review
One of the most challenging aspects of winter hiking isn’t necessarily the cold, it’s traction. When traversing trails that have repeatedly thawed and frozen over, they create dangerous situations of solid sheets of ice. The Kathoola Microspikes are lightweight, tough crampons designed to even up the odds by biting into that very ice that’s threatening … More Kahthoola Microspikes Review
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