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

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

Vargo Titanium Infused Clothing

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

Manfrotto Off road Collection

The Manfrotto Off road collection is the latest in their ever-expanding line of quality photo gear. For readers not familiar with the brand, Manfrotto has a long history of great photo products. Their gear works well, and is made to last. So when they offered to let me try out their new Off road collection, which includes an … Read more

Sun King Pro Solar Light and Charger

When I first received the Sun King™Pro for review, I was impressed that this durable LED lantern, with its rugged solar panel and the ability to charge your USB devices, had a retail price of only $44.99. After looking past the nylon strap on the back, plus the included wire stand, I realized that while it may appear to be … Read more