Polar Grit X Pro The Polar Grit X Pro watch, available at https://www.polar.com/us-en/products/grit-x-pro, is a top-of-the-line timepiece designed for outdoor..
Altra Cayd 300 Mile Review Altra Running is known for their popular trail running shoes used by many through hikers. They also have a casual every day shoe called the Cayd...
Osprey Hikelite 32 Pack Review If you’re an avid hiker or outdoor enthusiast, you know how important it is to have the right gear for your adventures. From clothing to..
Day Hiking Essentials Call it “Ten Essentials” or whatever you want. Anyone that hikes regularly tends to accumulate a go to set of gear, I sure have. I’ve been hiking..
R1 Fleece from Patagonia I’ve had this item long enough now that I can write a review of it. I bought the R1 Fleece from Patagonia about a year ago and have worn it..
Darn Tough Socks I have been wearing Darn Tough Socks for over a year now. I heard that a lot of through hikers wear them and decided to try them out. I started with just one pair then quickly replaced all my socks with them. I wear the Hiker 1/4 Sock Cushion. The idea of spending the same amount on one pair of socks that I usually spend on a bag of socks was a little frustrating at first but after wearing them I realized these socks are nothing like the cheap socks I am used to. Its kinda hard to accurately describe just how much better these socks are than any other socks. The feel and comfort level are simply amazing and the quality is unmatched. Its nice to see an American company that still takes pride in making a premium quality product in America. I’m sure they could probably out source manufacturing..
REI Co-op Flexlite Chair Review The idea of taking a chair backing with you may seem crazy but if you’re over 30 I say its a necessity. Heck, it’s a necessity at any age if you ask me. Unless you are the type that crawls into your bag just after setting up camp you’re going to need somewhere to set down after a long day of hiking. Sure you can just set on the ground or a log or maybe even a rock but if you’re like me your back will punish you for doing so. I didn’t take a chair with me on my first trip and that will be the last trip I’ll take without one if I have anything to say about it. When you can get a chair that weighs around a pound why not. I suppose if you’re hiking the PCT or another long trail then an extra pound could..
Snow Peak GigaPower Auto Stove Review Finally got the chance to put my new stove to the test on a actual backpacking trip. I used it on my recent trip to Sky Lakes Wilderness in Oregon. It worked out great. I boiled water for a couple Mountain House meals and for cowboy coffee. This is my first stove so I don’t have any other stoves to compare it to. The stove is super light and compact. Its also very easy to use and dependable. While I was making cowboy coffee I accidentally boiled over the coffee resulting in the stove getting a major dowsing of water and coffee grounds. A quick shake off and I was back in business. The model I have is no longer available but there is a 2.0 version available. Snow Peak GigaPower 2.0 Stove The boil time for 2 cups tap water was approximately 4 minutes and 45 seconds. Pros:..