In June 2015, I did a product review for REI Trail 40. This backpack had so many wonderful features, I couldn’t stop expressing how much I enjoyed it. Since then, I have not hesitated to show off its many attributes that have enriched my daily schlepping life. Recently, I tested out a similar, yet different […]
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Best Nalgene Bottles for 2015
Thirst is a fundamental human need that comes up several times a day, and everybody knows staying hydrated is extremely important. Its importance is intensified when find yourself on a rigorous hike or in hotter climes. For years, I have come to rely on the two Nalgene bottles I own to supply me with much-needed […]
The StakeLight by UCO
There is a category of equipment that I like to think of as “stocking stuffer material”. Gear that I might not buy for myself, gear that I think I don’t really need, gear that someone might give me as a gift because they know I “like the outdoors” and (here is the most important quality) […]