Take Cover Underneath the Warbonnet Superfly

I purchased the Warbonnet Superfly tarp in olive brown to provide cover for me while sleeping in the Blackbird XLC hammock. Warbonnet makes four hammock tarps in various shapes and sizes with the Superfly being largest. The Superfly has fully integrated doors and is available in 3 colors. If the doors were removed, the tarp … Read more

The TravelChair Joey

In our quest to find the perfect camp chair, we recently got our hands (and butts) on the TravelChair Joey. While it can support up to 300 pounds, this minimalist chair, which weighs just under two pounds, gives up features like a cup holder and pocket for your phone or MP3 player. In exchange, you … Read more

ENO Ignitor Topquilt – Warmth From Above

In addition to the Vulcan underquilt, Eagle‘s Nest Outfitters sent an Ignitor topquilt for review and to help out with the hammock series of articles. As with the Vulcan, I had to promise to return the Ignitor once the testing is done. For those who are not familiar, a topquilt is a zipper-less sleeping bag … Read more

RIBZ Front Pack

Over the past several months, I’ve been testing out the newest version of the RIBZ Front Pack. It’s made out of 210D water resistant ripstop nylon, and weighs in at about 11 ounces. The capacity is between 500 to 700 cubic inches, so it’s much roomier than you might expect. It has a simple but … Read more

Alps Mountaineering Shasta 3600 Backpack

I recently was able to test the Alps Mountaineering Shasta 3600 backpack. This company was started by Dennis Brune in 1993. Located in rural east central Missouri, Alps Mountaineering has a great story that you can check out on their website. The focus of the company is to produce quality products at great prices that … Read more