gear review
Gear Review: ZPacks Arc Blast UL Backpack
When someone says the name ZPacks people either know how awesome they are, or they have never heard of them. If you don't know about ZPacks, I'm going to tell...
L.L. Bean Stowaway Day Pack
Disclosure: L.L. Bean donated this item for review purposes, but this review presents an honest representation of my experience using this gear. This summer, as I began to tackle the...
Gear Review: Vasque Inhaler II GTX
A good shoe can make or break your hike, especially with feet like mine. Blister-prone with frequent in-grown toenails and a tendency towards severe heel pain, my feet were not...
Gear Review: Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Vest
Many thru-hike gear lists don't include a vest, but maybe they should. I tested out the Montbell Plasma 1000 Down Vest in 45-70 deg F Colorado during October, which involves...
Requisite Gear Post: The Follow-Up
Waaay back in March after months of research and planning, I posted my initial gear list here. Now I'm back due to multiple requests (and my own gear nerd tendencies)...
Gear Review: Altra’s Lone Peak 3.0 Women’s Trail Running Shoes
Altra might be known for its running shoes, but the brand does have a line of trail shoes. This review will focus on Altra's Lone Peak 3.0 women's shoes. Altra...
Review: Gossamer Gear The One UL Shelter
Full Featured. 19.5 Ounces. Since 2004 gear manufacturer Gossamer Gear has created the lightest and most efficient gear ultralight for backpackers and peakbaggers. One of the pioneers of the
Review: Arc’teryx Satoro AR long sleeve zip-up shirt – Women’s
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. I’m writing this from mile 1716 on the PCT, where I’m currently in a love affair with this shirt. Prepping for my
Altra Lone Peak 3.0: The 600 Mile Review
Full disclosure here. Maine destroyed my Lone Peak 2.5's. Whether it was the terrain, a manufacturing defect or my consistently horrible choice of footing that caused it is totally unknown...
Review: Montbell Convertible Rain Jacket and Pants
The good part about hiking through three days of persistent rain is that it grants ample opportunity to learn the efficacy of your rain gear. This is precisely the hand I was dealt when...