Eclipse Tables by Alps Mountaineering

Alps Mountaineering has a hit with the Eclipse table. This table is a great addition to any camping trip or outdoor picnic. The Eclipse table comes in two styles; Khaki and Checkerboard. Both are very similar, with just a couple of differences between them. The Khaki has a side pocket organizer whereas the Checkerboard has, … Read more

New MSR gear at ORSM and Redesigned Favorites

New MSR gear was out for display at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market show, and many old favorites have been given improvements.  I‘m not sure about the release dates for the new gear, but you can be on the lookout for it to hit the market. Cookware and Stoves This year we get some new MSR cookware.  … Read more

Kelty Trail Ridge 2 Tent For Two

The Kelty Trail Ridge 2 is one of those two people tents that really fits two people. When I think of a two person tent, I generally think it will fit only myself and my gear. If I‘m lucky enough, my dog might fit too. We were able to fit two adults plus gear for 2 days … Read more

Therm-a-Rest With New Gear at ORSM 2016

The Therm-a-Rest crew were pretty busy and they have created some great new products.  We‘ve been testing the Slacker lineup, but now there‘s plenty more goodies for the hammock crowd. The Slacker Hammock House is a complete shelter system and includes everything but insulation.  The Hammock House includes a hammock with integrated bug net and … Read more

Acratech GP – One Ballhead For Everything

Recently, I was able to get an Acratech GP ballhead on loan. I had already purchased their Ultimate ballhead. and wanted to try out some of the features of the GP.  First and foremost, I was excited to see how the gimbal function worked, as I find myself shooting with long lenses pretty often. Out of the … Read more