Rob S.

Vargo TiFusion™apparel is the latest concept from Vargo Outdoors – titanium infused clothing. Vargo is known for innovative lightweight and ultralight backpacking equipment, and for their first foray into clothing, they are going high tech in a big way. By infusing their clothes with titanium, they are able to do a better job at wicking away moisture and dirt. … Read more

Recently, I was given some Aquamira Water Purification Tablets to test. I was able to take them out on a day trip fishing in the Uinta Mountains of Utah. It was a good fishing, and we caught some nice tiger and brook trout from a couple of the lakes that we hiked to. The water … Read more

Whatever we are doing in our travels and outdoor adventures, we need to stay hydrated. Sometimes getting water is as easy turning on the tap and filling a glass. Other times it may be miles between water holes, and even then, they may be holding water that is very questionable. When I find my self … Read more

Over the past several months, I’ve been testing out the newest version of the RIBZ Front Pack. It’s made out of 210D water resistant ripstop nylon, and weighs in at about 11 ounces. The capacity is between 500 to 700 cubic inches, so it’s much roomier than you might expect. It has a simple but … Read more

The Grilliput Firebowl XL is a versatile accessory for anyone packing light, but still needing a quick and safe way to enjoy an open fire without the bulk of a large grill. It weighs 12.55 ounces, is less than 9 inches across, and folds down into a nice compact form that is only about three … Read more