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 […]
The CamelBak Circuit Vest is designed for running long distances over mountainous terrain with minimal weight on your back. The Circuit running vest picks up where the tried and true CamelBak Marathon left off. So what is it that sets this vest aside from the competition? For starters the weight. Circuit Vest Weight The CamelBak […]
NRS makes darn fine gear for running rivers so when I had an opportunity to test a pair of NRS Freefall Dry Pants this past spring and summer I was stoked, to say the least. NRS Freefall Dry Pants Durability The NRS Freefall Dry Pants are designed to be rugged and abrasive resistant thanks to the […]
The North Face Aleutian 20 Sleeping Bag brings all the comforts of home to the trails with a cozy yet roomy mummy design filled with Eco synthetic filling. Made for ease of use, this sleeping back was created to lay flat and easily convert into an insulated blanket you can take anywhere for coziness just […]
I tested the Fox Ranger Cargo Shorts 12″ in Colorado on daily bike rides to and from work as well as out on the trail and even on a couple of cool long road bike rides. Find out how these shorts held up in these conditions : Fox Ranger Cargo Shorts If you are looking […]