Hike Longer & Faster with Less Weight
I remember the first time I took a couple of friends out on the trail that had absolutely no experience in the woods. They came back from Gander mountain with packs stocked...
Stay Light and Keep Comfortable out on the Trail with the Therm-A-Rest NeoAir
Bottom Line: The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir is by far the lightest and most comfortable lightweight backpacking pad we've tested and quite possibly...
A staple cook set goes on a diet
We've been using the GSI Outdoors Pinnacle Dualist cooking set since it first hit the market. We realize it's not the lightest in the ultralight category but it's easy to shed the...
Finally, a comfortable mummy bag you can stretch out in.
Bottom Line: The Montbell U.L. Super Spiral Down Hugger line of sleeping bags are designed for true comfort and performance on the trail. While their stretch...
A smart little light that will shave weight off your pack
Bottom Line: The Cord Lock Light from Black Crater is an ingenious re-design of something you probably already have on your jacket or stuff sack - the cord lock.
Quick...
An Innovative Trail Cap that Folds into your Pocket
Bottom Line: For us a trail hat is a must to keep rain out of our face, the bugs out of our eyes and keep you looking good in case you end up having to share the...
A Micro Sized 10,000+ BTU powerhouse
Bottom Line: The Optimus Crux is a well engineered, super-lightweight backpacking stove that's so small it might get lost in your pack. Don't let it's size fool you, this little...
