My Backpacking Photography Setup

Get everyone in the shot with this simple and inexpensive setup. In this article I thought I would share a photography setup for hiking and backpacking.  For a while now, all of my group hiking pictures have been missing the photographer from the shots.  This problem had to be remedied.  As with any gear setup, … Read more

Water Purification With The SteriPen Ultra

If Captain James T. Kirk were to whip out a water purifier, I bet it would look a lot like the Steripen.  He‘d probably keep it with his tricorder too.  For any non-Trekkies out there, I am talking about Star Trek and the futuristic technology they have on that TV show.  Steripen is better than … Read more

DryCASE At ORSM 2014

Get your tech wet.  That‘s what DryCASE says.  As much as I love rain in the summer to break up the heat, or a good spring rain to turn everything green, those same rains can really do a number on a cell phone.  DryCASE has all sorts of products to hold Mother Nature at bay and … Read more

ENO At ORSM

Eagle‘s Nest Outfitters has been busy developing new toys to enhance our outdoor playtime and adventures.  Several new products were being showcased at ORSM 2014 and one or two pieces of gear got a re-design.  Whether you are into hammock camping, hammock lounging, hammock partying, or just hanging around outside, check with ENO for the … Read more

The North Face Tadpole 2

I acquired The North Face Tadpole 2 tent a few months ago.  I wanted to get a 3 season tent large enough for 2 but light enough for 1 to carry as a solo tent.  That‘s a pretty ambitious target, and the Tadpole 2 fits the requirements pretty well. This tent is a free standing … Read more