There comes a time in any outdoor-oriented persons life where they realize they need to have all the gear required for extended solo travel. Any gear suited to this purpose needs to be lightweight, efficient, durable, dependable, and compact. No … Read More

When I first came across the Nemo Gogo Elite, I was stunned. I couldn’t wrap my head around the idea of a tent with an inflatable frame that packed down to the size of a grapefruit. What?!? It literally blew … Read More

Regardless of whether you are cycling, kayaking, or backpacking, it is always nice to have a nice insulated sleeping pad to curl up on after a long day. As with any piece of gear, you have to take into account … Read More

Your sleeping bag is your happy place. You curl up in it at night and dream of peanut butter, massages, and a cold beer. Picking your bag, therefore, is a very important process. Much of the process boils down to … Read More

I am not generally someone who embraces luxury when it is heavy or in any way unnecessary. I don’t pack a french press into the backcountry or a full towel for any kind of travel. The wonderful thing about the … Read More

One Good Looking Pack! I may have just retired my old Talon 22, but I alrEady have many things to say about the newer version. I can’t say that I have tested a wide variety of day packs, but I … Read More

Having a lightweight day pack makes any adventure more accessible, comfortable, and possible. Most people tend to travel with a big backpack, a large duffel, or a rolling suitcase, but when you hit the trail for a day hike or … Read More

There really isn’t that much to say about the Petzl e+LITE, other than that it is friggin’ tiny. It is a pint-sized, $30 headlamp that you can always bring with you. In the end, that’s what is most important, that you … Read More

Since its birth in 1982, the MSR Whisperlite has been the staple backcountry stove in the outdoor adventure industry. Many of the leading outdoor education schools, like NOLS, swear by this trusty little stove. It isn’t necessarily the most lightweight, … Read More