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It seems like these days everyone is ditching the double and triple chain rings and front derailleurs on their mountain bikes for the ever so popular 1-by setup. Most likely started by SRAM‘s XX1 setup that everyone drools over, but the price point is sky high. Meeting the 1-by demand at a lower price, Wolf … Read more
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
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
I‘m finally getting my set-up for Trans Iowa dialed in, and the Revelate Designs Gas Tank is playing a major role. If there is one certainty to a race such as Trans Iowa, it‘s that one must eat… a lot. Not only is having plenty of food vital, but keeping the food easily accessible and … Read more
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