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Outdoor gear reviews and guides covering camping, lights, equipment, and practical products tested through real-world use.
The Kammok Roo hammock and Kammock Python straps were in my pack for our 3 night hike on the Buffalo River Trail. Kammok has been around for a few years now and they have a comprehensive lineup of products for hammock camping. They offered to send out their Roo hammock, Python straps, and the Dragonfly bug … Read more
Winter is here, and so is the new Glacier Stainless 1 L vacuum bottle from GSI Outdoors. As the name implies, it holds a full liter of your favorite hot or cold drink. That’s twice as much as their new .5 L (half liter) bottle, for only a few dollars more. If you’re like me, you’ll want … Read more
We recently published an intro to CloudLine Apparel, and their Switchback Hiker socks. Click here to read this article and find out more about CloudLine. As I had hoped, these guys sent over a couple pairs of their socks for my three night hike on the Buffalo River Trail. I walked a little over 26 miles … Read more
It‘s that time of year when one of the best things about camping is sitting around a fire. The Mayfly and Monarch from Alite Designs are lightweight, packable camp-chairs that maximize comfort for relaxing around the flames. Both Alite chairs are constructed from ripstop nylon and aluminum, assuring they are light yet sturdy. This pair … Read more
I‘ve been using the UCO A-120 Comfort Fit Headlamp for a few months now. This headlamp is super comfortable, plenty bright, and easy to use. UCO says the A-120 is the thinnest, most comfortable headlamp on the market. While I haven‘t checked on it, I can say that the A-120 is thinner than any other … Read more