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Outdoor gear reviews and guides covering camping, lights, equipment, and practical products tested through real-world use.
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
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 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
The GSI Pinnacle Camper made by GSI Outdoors offers a lot of bang for the buck in this backcountry cook set. GSI is known for offering quality products at good prices. The Pinnacle Camper set is no exception. This set of cookware can be used for anything from a 2 person backpacking trip to a … Read more
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