Reviews
Gossamer Gear The DCF One Ultralight Tent Review
Gossamer Gear has just released a significant new player in the tent game with their DCF One. Weighing in under a pound, this trekking pole single-wall tent is a top...
Six Moon Designs Deschutes Plus vs. Wild Oasis UL Tarp Review
Six Moon Designs (SMD) presents interesting ultralight (UL) shelter designs with their Deschutes Plus and Wild Oasis Tarps. SMD is best recognized for their Lunar Solo Tent, but they're quickly
Sierra Designs Women’s Cold Canyon Hoodie Review
Introducing The Sierra Designs Women’s Cold Canyon Hoodie. This hoodie is great for those looking for versatility, warmth, and packability in a hiking midlayer. It makes those brisk early mornings
Outdoor Research Chain Reaction Hoodie Review
I’m a sucker for a hoodie. I love them in the sun when they protect my arms and neck from the harsh rays. I love them in the cold when...
Merrell MQM Flex 2 GTX Hiking Shoe Review
Merrell is no stranger to the outdoors, having produced highly-acclaimed hiking shoes and boots for many decades. In recent years, hiking footwear has trended toward trail runners, and Merrell has
Topo Athletic Ultraventure Pro Trail Shoe Review
Hikers of a certain age will recall the famous meme from Charles Schulz’ Peanuts cartoons, in which the incorrigible Lucy sweetly entices the hapless Charlie Brown, year after year, into...
Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad Review
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite has long been a favorite among thru-hikers on the country's Triple Crown trails. It packs small, weighs about 12 ounces—closer to 15 ounces when the stuff...
Atom Packs The Mo 50L Pack Review
Joal and I have struggled to find gear made in the UK for the thru-hiking community so we were super excited when a friend recommended we check out Atom Packs,...
Gossamer Gear The Two Ultralight Tent Review
I will probably be forever lamenting the fact that I carried a five-pound tent on the JMT. Though I didn't have much money to spend before the trip, if I...
Outdoor Research Trail Mix Cowl Pullover Review
I'm about to experience my first "real" winter. As a California transplant now happily living in Salt Lake City, I'm counting on fleece to get me through anticipated rough times....