Klymit’s Insulated Static V Luxe

Klymit recently introduced the super-size version of their fantastic Insulated Static V sleeping pad. The Insulated Static V Luxe offers all of the great features of its smaller sibling in a larger package. Klymit allowed me to borrow one for a few weeks for some testing and review. For those not familiar with the brand, … Read more

SOG PowerLock Traveler

If you make the mistake of trying to bring a multi-tool onto a plane these days, chances are you’ll be donating it to the TSA. Unless that tool is the PowerLock Traveler from SOG. That’s because SOG designed it with all the usual tools you might need, except for the knife blade, making it TSA-compliant. Packed into … Read more

Platypus Tokul XC 3: Sleek & Comfortable Hydration

The Platypus Tokul XC 3 hydration pack is a perfect pack for when you need hydration without bulk. It holds a two liter bladder and claims to have 1 liter of storage capacity, giving it the 3 designation. It is light and very comfy, making it a great race day pack as well as an every day … Read more

Pacsafe Camsafe® Z15 Camera Bag And More

The Camsafe® Z15 anti-theft camera & tablet shoulder bag from Pacsafe makes a great travel companion. It allows you to bring along your valuable electronics plus other items, and keep them safe from not just bumps and knocks, but thieves. I’ve been carrying mine nearly every day for over two months now, and figured it was … Read more