Gear Reviews
Helio Shower Update - update on the Helio Shower after a summer of use
BioLite CampStove - a wood stove with a twist, it converts the heat to electricity
Helio Shower - Nemo's slick portable shower
Ultralight Dry Sack - Outdoor Research's large 55 liter bag used as a storage bag or a pack liner
Rocky Goretex Socks - a waterproofing alternative - more comfortable than expected
GoToob - 03/20/13 - a traveler's packing favorite
Goal Zero Guide 10 - a flexible battery charger and power source - we really like this charger, in good sunlight it is faster than a wall plug
Nite Ize Gear Ties - simple, durable twistee ties - great for quickly securing most anything
Chrome Dome Umbrella - the GoLite umbrella used for protection from the wind, rain, and sun
Vargo Triad Stove - an ultralight dual fuel (alcohol and heat tablets) stove
Bell Lumen - a good all around helmet choice that quickly allows size adjustments
ENO Twilights - a string of LED camping lights, brings a festive atmosphere to the campsite
Hoka One One - Mafate 2 - a cushioned trail shoe - our favorite hiking and trail running shoe
Nathan Quickdraw Water Bottle - a handheld water bottle for running, walkng, hiking- with a large storage pouch.
CGear Multimat - a unique sand sifting mat! Helps keep a clean campsite.
Guyot Designs Utensils - a spreader, knife, spoon, and fork - small and large sized
Tilley LTM6 Airflo Hat - a great all around lid
GI Pants - the versatile Patagonia pant
Jetboil CrunchIt - a cleaver device that punches holes in empty propane/butane fuel containers
Black Diamond Apollo Lantern - a battery operated camp light
Zing - we spent our REI dividend on this deluxe tarp
I Like Your Hat - a tale of wearing a Dorfman Pacific Discovery Boonie Hat
Gransfors Bruks Small Forest Axe - an amazing small axe for cutting woods
eneloop - the best rechargeable batteries
R1 Patagonia Pullover - sweater weight synthetic top
Nathan LED Strobe - inexpensive bike/running lights
Merino Wool Lightweight Crew - wool top
ChuckIt Flying Squirrel - dog catch toy
Western Mountaineerings Alder - sleeping bag
Hoka One One - Bondi B - running shoe
Canon Elph 300HS - camera
Bear Vault - backcountry food storage container
Kelty Adjustable Tarp Pole - multi-use poles
Uberlight Dry Sack - light stuff sack
Sportiva Ganda Guide scrambling boots
Goal Zero Sherpa - solar charging system
Garmin 62S GPS - gps
Alpine Carbon Cork Trekking Poles - poles
Sportiva Wildcat - running shoes
Equinox Tarp - lightweight tarp
Byer Traveler Lite Hammock - light hammock
Therm-a-Rest Tech Blanket - blankie
Jetboil Sol Titanium Stove - backcountry stove
SmartWool PhD Light Crew Socks - light, cushioned socks
Primus Yellowstone Classic Trail Stove - cannister stove
Black Diamond Raven Pro Ice Axe - weapon of choice
Action Packer - storage bin
Critical Mass Bag - bike bag
Ultra Shorts - running shorts
Pocket Shower - outback shower
Therm-a-Rest Trail Seat - great mini seat
Keen H2 Newport Sandals - waterproof sandals?
Coleman Multi-Fuel Camp Stove - liquid gas family camp stove
Soto Pocket Torch - lighter
Jetboil Group Cooking System - pot system
Gulpy - dog drinking trough
Mega Light - Black Diamond pyramid tarp
Patagonia Active Classic Boxers - shorts
Zojirushi Tuff Sports Vacuum Bottle
Patagonia Retro Fleece - heavy fleece jacket
REI Stowaway Chair - camp chairs
Therm-a-Rest DreamTime - the camp pad
TNF Cat's Meow - most popular sleeping bag, ever
MSR Titan Mug - a great little cup
Ruff Wear Dog Booties - indispensible in the mountains
Playpus Water Containers - soft shell water bottles
Black Diamond Spot - long burning headlamp
Tectron Deodorizer - shoe spray
Sportiva FC 3.0 GTX - light boot
Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX Trail-Running Shoes
Noah Tarp - Kelty tarp
Bibler Eldorado - small but serious tent
Osprey Talon - multi-use pack
Base Camp Water Filter - for filtering lots of water
Backcountry Stoves - review, test
Patagonia Nano Puff - pullover
Patagonia Puff Jacket - hooded jacket
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir - untralight pad
Rainbow ll TarpTent - ultra light