With a commitment to quality goods from day one, it’s no wonder Filson has continued to be a leader in clothing and equipment for the outdoor crowd just as they had done with miners, prospectors, and lumberman of yesteryear. The last 120 years of innovation brings us to the piece of gear I’ve had the […]
Anyone who has spent time climbing in New England has probably heard the word “seep.” You know, like, “That crack will seep for days after it rains!” or “Wow, this wall is still seeping, and it’s been dry out all week.” This summer was especially seepy. I found myself dragging my shiny, new Mammut 9.5 […]
“Dirty Trucks, Lonely Wives, Happy Dogs” sounds about right! Thanks to Mud River I know no longer worry about having a dirty, muddy or wet dog in the back seat of my truck. Simply install the Two Barrel Double Seat Cover over a bench seat and let your dog, well be a dog. Reversible Seat […]
The Katabatic Gear Onni 50 is a lightweight pack built for day hiking and quick overnight backpacking trips. Founded in 2007, Colorado-based Katabatic Gear started by making quilts for the backcountry and has now expanded into a full line of backpacks, sleeping bags and bivys. 50L Capacity The first time I packed the Katabatic Gear […]
The boy looked like he had chicken pox, mosquito bites peppering his neck, lower legs, arms. The wife wasn’t much better. Our summer camp in the Tetons had become a nightmare, trying to hide from the ravenous horde, crouching over our campfire hoping the smoke would protect us. It didn’t. That was last summer. So […]
According to Redington, the all-new CRUX is the best rod they’re ever built, and I can’t argue with that. Right out of the box my first impression was this thing is sleek! The premium metallic olive matte finish and the aluminum reel seat really stood out to me, showcasing the care and attention to detail […]
The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe is made with a stainless steel head and aluminium shaft making for a super lightweight axe. You almost forget you have the axe attached to your backpack as it weighs less than 1 pound. Raven Pro Ice Axe Weight The Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe weighs 13 […]
After a summer of use in a variety of camping spots, I can tell you that I don’t plan on camping without the Helinox Lite Cot again. Helinox Lite Cot Size Let’s talk specs. The bed surface of the Big Agnes Helinox Lite Cot is rip-stop polyester with sleeves on either side. It’s slightly over six […]
The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor GTX lives up to its name with the endurance and capability it offers on the trail. Unlike other runners that leave your feet soggy on longer runs, the waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX membrane keeps your feet high and dry when it counts. I’ve taken these with me all summer on Teton trails, […]
This last season, with 3 years of regular family backpacking under his belt, it was time for my boy Jackson to carry his own pack. Leading to a frustrating search for a proper hiking pack for a 4-year-old. Enter my go-to Deuter and their youth Climber 22L Backpack. Kids Hiking Backpack The key to finding […]