Reviews
Gear Review: Mountainsmith Zerk 40L Fastpack
The Zerk 40L Fastpack is a brand new pack from Mountainsmith designed in conjunction with backpacking athlete Tom Gathman, aka Indiegogo, and will be available on a larger scale in...
Gear Review: Salomon Odyssey Triple Crown
When selecting a shoe worthy of cradling your precious hooves for thousands of miles, the Salomon Odyssey Triple Crown is one you should definitely take for a stroll. The Odyssey...
Gear Review: Xoskin Long Sleeve Base Layer and Socks
Intro Xoskin is a fairly new company on the market, providing base layers that feature something called RAPIDriCOPPER Technology. Basically, these guys have quietly come up with a totally unique
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm Sleeping Pad
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm is Therm-a-Rest's warmest model in their wildly popular NeoAir sleeping pad line, which includes the NeoAir XLite and the new NeoAir Uberlite. With an R-value of...
Gear Review: Therm-a-Rest Oberon Zero-Degree Sleeping Bag
The Therm-a-Rest Oberon At-a-Glance like this one. Once removed from the stuff sack, it lofted beautifully with a few shakes. Durability and Water Resistance Nikwax Hydrophobic Down, one of
Gear Review: Brooks Cascadia 13
After swapping sizes several times, recovering from a persistent stress fracture, and waiting for a burly Utah winter to abate, I have finally had a chance to test out the Brooks...
Gear Review: Feathered Friends Murre EX 0-Degree Sleeping Bag
Spring might be springing in the lowlands, but we all know that seasons in the mountains are their own thing entirely. For those who do not mess around when it...
Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 4 RSM
We have a few seasons in Montana: First Snow, Winter Mud, Snow II, False Spring, Second Winter, Real Spring, Big Mud, and Summer. And back to the start. This means...
Gear Review: BioLite HeadLamp 330
I've been enjoying backpacking and running long enough to remember when nighttime illumination meant carrying a flashlight. Over time, bulky flashlights equipped with D cells evolved into sleek
Gear Review: Granite Gear Blaze 60
Granite Gear’s Blaze 60 isn’t the lightest pack around—but then, it’s not supposed to be. It’s designed for hikers who need to haul extra gear or make long food and...
