A pulk is an awesome way to enjoy winter backpacking, but it can be a pain in the ass to … More
Tag: gear review
Solving Mysteries: Why was my Exped Winter Pad so damn cold?
A few years back I went on a drunken snow camping trip for a buddies birthday. Aside from getting a … More
Gear That has been Working Out Just Fine
I’ve been meaning to write about gear in individual reviews, but have been more pressed for time lately. Plus, … More
My thoughts on the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon 1 year in
1 year Review of the ACR Resqlink Personal Locator Beacon Most places I backpack do not have cell phone service. … More
Another Glowing Review of Cascade Designs Trekking Poles 2+ year review
I can’t remember exactly when I bought these poles, but it was at least two years ago, possibly longer. I … More
My Quiver of Backpacking Shelters
Currently I have four separate shelters for different types of trips generally depending on the season, amount of precipitation, and … More
Luci Lux Inflatable Solar Light 1 Year Review: A Surprisingly Awesome Accessory for Backpacking and Travel
My partner asked for the Luci Lux LED Inflatable Solar Lantern for Christmas in 2015. I thought it was really … More
Applying Minimalist Concepts to Backpacking
For some time now I’ve been reading the blogs Zen Habits and The Minimalists, who write about Minimalism. These two blogs … More
Sawyer Mini vs Sawyer 3-Way vs Sawyer Mini
After linking to to this post on r/ultralight about ditching my Sawyer Mini for my Sawyer 3-way I got some feedback … More
I’m Done With the Sawyer Mini: 18 Month Review
I ordered the Sawyer Mini back in March of 2015 with pretty high hopes, which were mostly held up. It … More