BugBand: DEET-Free Protection

BugBand is one of the most important things you can bring with you when heading outdoors. It’s right up there with water, food, sunblock, and layers. I can’t begin to think of how many times our fun was ruined by pesky mosquitoes and other insects looking for a free meal from me and my family. But … Read more

Sugarpine Air Mesh Hikers

When we asked my daughter what kind of boots we should get her for our trip to Alaska, she mentioned the Sugarpine Air Mesh from Ahnu. She really liked the Sugarpine boots her mom had reviewed back in 2013, and the Sugarpine Air Mesh came in one of her favorite colors. At first, I was concerned … Read more

Jetboil Flash Lite Stove – Less is More

Want to save a few grams with your camping gear? There are plenty of ways to go lighter, but a lot of them make you compromise in one way or another. The Flash Lite from Jetboil is not one of those. You still get the flux ring and piezo ignition. Jetboil made the cup just a bit … Read more

Injinji Toesocks Outdoor 2.0 and Liners

Injinji Toesocks are those crazy socks that look like gloves made for your feet. Toe socks always seemed like a novelty to me and I never gave them a second thought, until I saw a YouTube video about Injinji Toesock liners and wool socks being this guy’s go-to system. As I was about to order some liners, Injinji … Read more

Sprongs on Kickstarter

“‘Sprongs’ are utensils for those who like to cook and eat outdoors. Spoon, Fork, and Tongs, conveniently together at last.” That’s taken off the Sprongs page on Kickstarter. We have seen more than a few variations of the fork and spoon combo, but this one struck me as really useful, which is why I’m sharing … Read more