It’s always hammock season. Hot or cold, there is always comfort to be found within their soft, silky folds. The Exped Travel Hammock plus is a combination rip-stop nylon hammock and suspension system that’s light enough to carry, and comfortable enough to provide some serious rest and relaxation. The Plus that you see in the name … More Exped Travel Hammock Plus
One pair of boots will get you by in most situations, but having a pair of 3 season boots and a pair of winter boots is ideal. The Oboz Bridger BDry Insulated boots are stuffed with synthetic Thinsulate insulation to provide protection and comfort from the elements as the ground turns to ice and snow. The Bridger BDry Insulated … More Oboz Bridger Mid BDry Insulated Boots Review
Living a life on the move requires a certain level or portability and organization. The Matia 28 from Gregory is designed to be an everything backpack, built to carry longboards, tablets, business cards, yoga mats, headphones and more while keeping everything organized and protected. From the trail to the streets, the pack has served me … More Gregory Matia 28 Review
Featuring a GORE-TEX waterproof membrane, a rugged build and an external instep with a unique heal stability arm, the Crestbound from Merrell is designed specifically to supply backpackers with a light weight, durable boot with extra stability for dealing with heavy packs over rough terrain. I submitted a pair through every condition imaginable, and walked … More Merrell Crestbound GORE-TEX Boots Review
The pillow; A primary suspect and often one of certain demise when it comes to cutting pack weight. Luckily, there are options that minimize the compromise between better sleep and minimal weight. I bring you one of the best. Made right here in the USA, the Thermarest Compressible pillow is filled using upcycled cores from the … More Thermarest Compressible Pillow Review
Originally designed for the US Special Forces, The Alpha Air Jacket from L.L.Bean is a sturdy, functional, fully windproof jacket that’s designed to take a beating and provide stubborn weather protection when it’s needed the most. Instead of being built light and fluffy, it’s built with a robust soft shell body, Polartec insulation, and wet weather protection … More L.L.Bean Alpha Air Jacket
The Exped Pack Poncho UL is an ultra light, breezy option for full body and pack coverage perfect for those long, unrelenting rain storms. Instead of utilizing a jacket, pants, and a pack cover, the poncho minimizes materials yet covers the entire body and the backpack for full protection while still managing to be ultra … More Exped Pack Poncho UL Review
There once was a time when down was the only option for light weight winter insulation. This is no longer the case. High performance synthetics like Primaloft have changed the game, and even offer benefits over down fill. The Odin Insulator from Helly Hansen is tangible proof of this. The Odin Jacket outer and inner body are both … More Helly Hansen Odin Insulator Jacket Review
One of the perks of going with hammock camping is the possibility of shedding some weight. Why then are so many hammock suspension systems so heavy? The Eno Helios suspension system is a pair of ultralight straps that aim to make that question irrelevant. Built from incredibly light weight and durable Dyneema line paired with a … More ENO Helios Suspension System Review
The sun is harsh, and generally hates backpackers. Protecting your eyes should be a high priority, especially if you’ll be outside for days on end. The Frazier sunglasses are stylish, comfortable, lightweight sunglasses built from Grilamid with a soothing UV protection applied directly to the lenses. This is what I thought. I’ve been using these … More Spy Optics Frazier Sunglasses
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