PROBAR Core Protein Bars – Taste Test
If you’re a regular reader of my blog you’ll know that I am a huge fan of PROBAR snack bars. I’ve written about them several times and even shared a more detailed post on how I use them as the cornerstone of my no-cook backpacking meal plan. All of those posts were about the PROBAR [..Read More..]
My Three Favorite Bushcraft Items
In January I was tagged by Hendrik of Hiking in Finland to name my three favourite Bushcraft and/ or Camping items. Due to old age and my declining memory and partly because things have been a little hectic so far this year, I never got round to posting my response. Sorry Hendrik, but thanks for [..Read More..]
Backpacking Meals: What to Eat on the Trail
Photo by Dave Giordano One of my personal battles with backpacking is always the question, what am I going to eat on the trail? I love hiking long distances and setting up camp but I don’t love freeze-dried backpacking meals. I used to pack my backpack full of granola bars and trail mix and try [..Read More..]
Montane Minimus – Ultralight Rain Shell
Every once and a while you come across a piece of gear that screams quality and functionality. When I find such items I share them here, on my blog, with you. Trust me when I tell you that there are hundreds of products that I get asked to review that do not make it onto [..Read More..]
Peak Design Leash and Cuff + Daily Giveaway!
I want to give you all a quick heads up on some new photography related gear that I’m testing and let you know about a great opportunity for you to win some of this gear for yourselves. Last year I wrote about the Capture Camera Clip System by Peak Design and how much I loved that it [..Read More..]
Nite Ize Inova Swipe-to-Shine Microlight
I’ll be totally honest with you, I do stay up to speed on flashlight technology. I have several reliable, small LED flashlights that I use as part of my EDC or for backpacking and they work so well for what I need that I have been able to essentially ignore this space. One of the [..Read More..]
Bugle – iPhone App That Might Save Your Life
Do you follow the golden rule of safety for outdoor adventure? Or are you now asking “What’s the ‘golden rule of safety’ for outdoor adventure?!” If the name Aron Ralston rings a bell, you might know where this is going. He’s the guy who had to cut his own arm off with a dull multi-tool/knife [..Read More..]
HotFingers – Another Geat Kickstarter Project
Kickstarter is enabling inventors to fund ideas that would have otherwise never made it to market, not because they were bad, just because it’s incredibly hard to pitch and sell ideas – ever watched Shark Tank? Some of those ideas on Kickstarter are ok, some are good, and a few are great – this is [..Read More..]
The Amazing Flex O Loc Key Ring
I’m always on the lookout for gear improvements. Whether it’s a better backpack, shelter, jacket, or even something as small as a keyring – I’m comparing and analyzing. As it turns out, so are many of you! About a month ago I posted a photo on Instagram (shown below) in order to share my EDC [..Read More..]
In Search of Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassadors
Are you an enthusiastic advocate for ultralight or lightweight backpacking, eager to pass along your outdoor skills and experience to other hikers? Do you volunteer your time with hiking clubs or conservation organizations? If this sounds like you, then I encourage you to apply to the Gossamer Gear Trail Ambassador program. Read on for details… [..Read More..]
Spring Charging Your BioLite CampStove
If your BioLite CampStove stove has been hibernating for the winter or you just haven’t used it for while, then chances are you should take a little time to make sure that it is ready for Spring by pre-charging the internal starter battery. Ever wonder what the little bright yellow USB cable that came with [..Read More..]
A Simple Non-Cook Backpacking Meal Plan
Most of you know me as being somewhat of a backpacking stove geek. I don’t exactly hide the fact, but I am trying to get it under control. Just a few months ago I mentioned that when the conditions are right I occasionally like to go backpacking without taking a stove or any other cooking [..Read More..]
The Xband Minimalist Wallet
I’ve written several times about my fascination with minimal wallets and my compulsion to slim down the items that I carry in my wallet. So it should come as no surprise that I am back at it again, this time with a truly unconventional looking wallet. Weighing in at only 4.7g (0.16 oz) the Xband [..Read More..]
Cleaning EVA Trekking Pole Handles
It doesn’t take very long for your beautiful brand new trekking poles handles to get all nasty and grimy. Depending on how often and how far you hike it might happen on your first trip or it could take several trips before they get really bad, either way it’s going to happen eventually. If you [..Read More..]
Latest Gear and Discounts
