Odin, the furious one. A bold name for a bold performance jacket from Helly Hansen. Can a jacket with such an epic nomenclature live up to its name? About the Jacket The Odin is built from high quality, ultralight Pertex Quantum nylon, and filled with Primaloft insulation, a synthetic insulation. The jacket has a full … More Helly Hansen Odin Insulator Jacket Review
The Verglas Down Insulator from Helly Hansen is a light weight, down jacket designed for staying warm in low activity times around camp, or for being out and about when the weather turns. About the Verglas The Verglas comes loaded with 700 fill down to provide loft and warmth. It’s constructed from a lightweight Pertex ripstop … More Helly Hansen Verglas Down Insulator Review
The Velocity jacket from Helley Hansen is a 200 weight Polartec fleece designed to keep you warm on even the coldest of hikes, while still providing stretch and freedom of movement. About the jacket The Velocity is built from high quality , heavy 200 weight Polartec fleece for more warmth and wind stop. There is … More Helly Hansen Velocity Fleece Jacket Review
Mummy bags have one big problem for me, they’re restrictive. They hold my arms down, and prevent me from moving around naturally when I’m inside. The Nemo Nocturne sleeping bag was designed to give you that freedom back. About the sleeping bag The Nocturne 15 has a new “spoon” design that flares out at the … More Nemo Nocturne 15 Down Sleeping Bag Review
The Sierra Designs DriDown Hoody is a light weight, compressible, waterproof down filled hoody designed for those who want plenty of warmth without a weight penalty. About the hoodie The hoddie is built from a light weight 20D ripstop, with a protective water/ wind protective membrane on top. It’s filled with 800 fill DriDown, to … More Sierra Designs DriDown Hoody Review
The Sierra Designs Backcountry quilt is designed to add a little bit of extra comfort to the new trend of minimalist quilts that are gaining popularity on the market. Backpacking Quilts are basically quilted blankets, with a foot box sewn into them. Typically, you will only have a small blanket to cover up with, no zippers, … More Sierra Designs Backcountry Quilt Review
The Sierra Designs Stretch Dridown hoodie is designed to move when you move. Instead of firm, stretch-less nylon, the jacket is built using a nylon/spandex blend so that you gain mobility and comfort, without sacrificing weight or dependability. The stitching is also a stretchable material which gives the jacket extra give when you need it. … More Sierra Designs Stretch DriDown Hoody Review
The Kelty SB 35 sleeping bag is a lightweight sleeping bag that’s dedicated to keeping you dry and warm without sacrificing pack space or weight. About the sleeping bag The sleeping bag weighs a skimpy 1 lb 9 oz, and has a total fill weight of 13 oz. The sleeping bag material is a soft, … More Kelty SB 35 Sleeping Bag Review
The Big Agnes Lost Ranger is a 15 degree, down, sleeping bag. While the bag falls into the “classic” series that Big Agnes offers, there’s really nothing traditional about. First, it includes the fancy new DownTek technology, which adds a water repellent compound to the down feathers. Secondly, the sleeping bag has no insulation on … More Big Agnes Lost Ranger Sleeping Bag Review
A good nights sleep is priceless, but Big Agnes puts a tag on it anyway. Does $160 (regular length) deliver the goods, or will you be left flat on your back. About the pad The q-core SL is basically the popular Big Agnes Q-core built with super light materials (hence the SL tacked on). Instead … More Big Agnes Q-Core SL Review
