HighGear SmartLite – What You Need, Without the Fluff

There are many fears that each backpacker has when they are on the trail, from injuries to severe weather conditions.  One such fear (especially for someone with an emergency preparedness mindset) is not having something that you need when you need it.  Of course, you can’t bring everything with you.  The SmartLite from HighGear is … Read more

Drink Up, Part Two – “Break The Mold”

The second part of the bottle review featuring the CamelBak Podium, the Clean Bottle, and the Specialized Purist is going to concentrate on each bottle‘s resistance to growing mold.  There are two main reasons why I jumped at the opportunity to test this.  1)  One of my favorite brands of powdered drink supplement and recovery … Read more

Review: Copper Canyon 6 Tent From Eureka! – Perfect For Mother’s Day

My wife and I had an interesting conversation about tents a few weeks ago. I had told her that Eureka! was offering a tent to review, as part of our Mother’s Day gift ideas, and she thought that was a bit unusual. Then I asked her what she would come home with if I sent … Read more

Review: Clif Builder’s Bar, Plus A Giveaway!

In March, we published an article about Clif Builder’s® protein survey. Although their sample was somewhat limited at 1,000 people, it’s pretty clear that most Americans could use a bit more education about their protein needs before and after workouts. Of course, if you’re reading this, you’re probably in the 35% that understands the importance … Read more