Use Nature‘s Fuel With the Solo Stove Lite

Unless you’re in the desert, the Solo Stove Lite has an advantage over most other stoves. When it comes to backpacking, there are a lot of good choices out there.  You can get stoves that burn isobutane, white gas, and alcohol, but you have to carry the fuel in addition to the stove.  Solo Stove … Read more

Darn Tough Vermont -Darn Tough is Darn Right

Darn Tough Vermont is a well-known maker of top quality socks.  Time and again, I‘ve watched YouTube videos from thru-hikers that are using Darn Tough socks.  For me, this speaks volumes.  Thru-hikers on the AT, PCT, and CDT will spend 6 or more months completing their journey.  When these people wholeheartedly recommend a product the … Read more

Thermarest Corus HD Has Warmth Not Weight

The Thermarest Corus HD quilt is new for 2016 and Thermarest says it is their most technical down quilt.  I am a big fan of quilts, although I do enjoy burrowing up into a warm sleeping bag.  Camping or backpacking quilts are more popular recently and there are good reasons for this.  The biggest advantage … Read more

UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight

The UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight combines a camp lantern and flashlight into one small package.  I ran the Leschi through its paces and I think it is a pretty handy light.  Using the Leschi in either mode, it provides good lighting for its size.  Task lighting from a flashlight is just about a necessity when … Read more