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Hiking in the snow is not much fun. Hiking in deep snow is an exercise in futility, or a great workout, depending on how you view it. Hiking on top of the snow, strapped into a pair a snowshoes? Now that’s fun! This winter brought plenty of snow, and the folks at L.L. Bean knew … Read more
You know the old adage, ‘˜never judge a book by its cover’? Well, I judged hard core, and could not have been more wrong about the CamelBak Ultra LR Vest. When I first pulled the Ultra LR Vest out of the box I must admit I was extremely intimidated. It just looked like so much … Read more
Some of the coolest products came about not because some company hired designers and engineers and spent money on focus groups, but because someone had some simple need to fulfill, and realized their idea could eventually be marketable. That’s how we ended up reviewing the PocketMonkey. Nate Barr is a mechanical engineer. So he knows … Read more
I can‘t think of anything I like better than spending time with my special guy. We‘re always looking for new and fun ways to enjoy each other‘s company. One of our favorite activities is camping. I love lying under the stars with his arms wrapped around me. One thing I‘ve never loved about camping though … Read more
The Mountainsmith Mountainlight Ghost 50 multi-day pack combines economy, versatility, capacity, and extreme comfort. For anything short of expedition level mountaineering the Mountainlight Ghost 50 provides everything one needs for a successful trek, all for under $190.00. With thousands of miles of backpacking under my belt over the last four years, I have yet to … Read more