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My Acratech Ultimate Ballhead review is a follow up to a previous article. A while back, I wrote about my tripod choices, and mentioned that the tripod heads I use would be covered separately. Since many of the products we review are provided by the manufacturer, I’ll point out up front that the Acratech Ultimate Ballhead was purchased … Read more
The Women‘s Merino Ninja Suit ($189.99) by Airblaster has brought a new element of fun to my outdoor gear. I remember the days of being a kid and sleepovers in my favorite fleece onesie. Think of Ninja Suits as onesies for adults: minus the feet, plus a bum zip. Yep, that‘s right, a bum zip! … Read more
The Slingfin CrossBow 2 R/S four season, two person tent is a relatively new offering. Slingfin was kind enough to loan me one for testing and review. After carrying the tent in my pack, I think the CrossBow 2 R/S is a well-made tent. The knowledge that went into the design is obvious, and the materials used … Read more
It‘s getting past the point where it‘s okay to tell yourself that it is too early to be doing holiday shopping. With that in mind, these products from Nite Ize would make great gifts for officemates and friends as well as great stocking stuffers for family. The BugLit Micro Flashlight is great for hands free … Read more
My Lowa Vantage GTX Mid boots arrived just in time for fall backpacking. I‘ve owned one other pair of Lowa boots so I knew what to expect in terms of quality. After walking many miles in these shoes, I can say that my expectations have been fully met. These boots have been worn to work many … Read more