Brooks Lodge, Katmai National Park

We’ve got plenty of gear reviews coming up, but ahead of that, I wanted to throw out this shameless plug for Brooks Lodge, in Katmai National Park, Alaska. We just returned from a stay at their campgrounds (they have rustic cabin-style options as well), as part of our Alaskan vacation. Rather than settle for merely camping, … Read more

Exustar SPD Sandals Save Bicycle Tourist

When $400 Cycling Shoes Failed Him, $99 Exustar Sandals Allowed Him to Tour and Commute Again Fort Collins, CO (CFEpr+)  – – Long-time cycling commuter, bicycle tourist, and Disneyland ride engineer Dave Hertwig was within inches of canceling his planned Spring bicycle tour with two friends in the Trinity Alps of California due to severe foot … Read more

Klymit Pillow X

At 1.95 ounces, the Klymit Pillow X is the ideal travel companion for everyone from ultralight hikers to international travelers. This inflatable pillow takes up almost no space when packed away, but when put into service, offers a huge amount of comfort. Klymit has earned a reputation for making camping goods that are light, strong, … Read more