Gear Reviews
Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest Vesper 32F Down Quilt 
You don’t have to be a thru hiker named Patches to lighten up your backcountry overnight pack or bikepacking set-up. The 15 oz Vesper down ...
Derrick Knowles
July 23, 2019
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Gear Review: Therm-A-Rest NeoAir UberLite Mattress
While my go-to camp mattress has long been of the super-light, puncture-proof closed foam variety, many camping enthusiasts rightfully complain about limited comfort such pads ...
Derrick Knowles
July 23, 2019
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Gear Review: Seattle Sports LocoDry Splash Pack
One of the pioneers in using radio-frequency seam welding for dry bags, Seattle Sports knows a thing or two about building outdoor gear that can ...
Out There Outdoors
July 23, 2019
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Gear Review: Fly Creek Bikepacking Tent by Big Agnes
The two things that sold me on this single-person bikepacking tent vs carrying my standard ultra-light backpacking tent were two innovative features: shorter pole segments ...
Derrick Knowles
July 23, 2019
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Gear Review: Mickwick All-Natural Fire Starters
I stopped carrying fire starters in my pack a few years back with the increase in fire restrictions during the peak backpacking season. But a ...
Derrick Knowles
June 30, 2019
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Gear Review: AKU Montera Lite GTX Hiking Boot
Why yes, these boots are made in Italy. These sharp-looking hiking boots with suede and breathable synthetic fabric uppers surprised me with their slipper-like comfort. ...
Derrick Knowles
June 30, 2019
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Gear Review: Backpack 4-in-a-Row by Outside Inside
One of the best strategy games ever invented is now available as a compact travel/camping/backpacking game. A similar game board rhymes with ‘correct floor’ but ...
Jon Jonckers
June 30, 2019
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Gear Review: OR Guardian Jacket
If you are looking for one technical jacket to weather you through the worst wind and rain the Pacific Northwest can dish out on your ...
Derrick Knowles
June 30, 2019
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Gear Review: Sweet Protection Dissenter Mountain Bike Helmet
Less is really more with this snug-fitting, easily adjustable (dial system), well-ventilated noggin-protecting MIPS equipped helmet. Get all the protection and comfort you need at ...
Derrick Knowles
June 30, 2019
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