Gear Reviews
Sea to Summit Big River Dry Bag and Dry Bag Sling
Equally at home on a river, lake, bikepacking trip or motorcycle tour, the Big River Dry Bag will keep your gear dry and protected on ...
Derrick Knowles
August 19, 2023
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Jack Wolfskin Pre-Light Alpha Jacket
This magical little mountain jacket reminds me of an elven cloak of Lórien from “The Lord of the Rings.” If you’ve ever put on a ...
Derrick Knowles
August 18, 2023
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Leki Black Series FX Carbon Trekking Poles
If you want a set of super strong and lightweight trekking poles that don’t blaze the trail in front of you with bright colors, the ...
Derrick Knowles
August 17, 2023
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LIVSN Designs Reflex Shorts
LIVSN describes its Reflex shorts this way and I think they’re right on: “Think if your favorite yoga shorts met your favorite outdoor shorts and ...
Derrick Knowles
August 16, 2023
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XTRATUF Auna Sandals
These bomber flip flops seem to be living up to their name, showing only minor wear and tear after nearly daily use for almost two ...
Derrick Knowles
August 15, 2023
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Ranger 2.0 Solo Stove
We’ve borrowed my father-in-law’s full sized Solo Stove for a couple of campground shindigs this past year, and while the quality and construction of these ...
Derrick Knowles
August 14, 2023
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Hi-Tec Altitude Hiking Boots
The first pair of hiking boots I ever remember owning as a teenager were from Hi-Tec, and I was recently glad to see they are ...
Derrick Knowles
August 7, 2023
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Sea to Summit Tanami Down Comforter
Mummy bags are great for cold-weather camping and for people who like the snug fit of a tight sleeping sack, but for warmer weather sleep-outs, ...
Derrick Knowles
June 19, 2023
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Arcade National Parks Collection Stretch Belt
I’m a huge fan of Arcade’s active-lifestyle belts and have a growing collection of them thanks to all of the cool designs, with six belts ...
Derrick Knowles
June 18, 2023
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