gear review
Gear Review: Darn Tough Socks
I love socks. Like the greatest wizard of all time (Dumbledore), I don't believe one can have too many socks. After five years of hiking, I've determined my favorite brand to...
Gear Review: Vargo Titanium BOT
Vargo has created quite a name for themselves in the hiking and specifically ultra light community. For good reason. This product being one of them. Named the Titanium BOT because it's half...
Gear Review: Pearl Izumi M2 V2 Women’s Trail Running Shoes
New from Pearl Izumi's E:Motion line, The M2 V2 is lightweight and built for speed and control. I hit the trail in Killington, Vermont and Pine Grove Furnace State Park in...
Gear Review: ZPacks 10F Sleeping Bag
Shoes, pack and a shelter – These used to be the most important pieces of gear to me. Until I used a ZPacks sleeping bag. Now my sleep system makes...
Gear Review: Pearl Izumi Women’s N2 V2 Trail Running Shoes
Shoes are a huge part of a hiker’s gear. I am glad to have tested out Pearl Izumi’s Women’s E: Motion Trail N2 V2 shoes. These shoes were given to...
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Sombriolet
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. Specs: UPF Rating: 50 plus Size of brim: 3 by 3 ¾ inches Weight: 3.1 oz Material: Nylon and Polyester,...
Gear Review: Women’s Outdoor Research Deviator Hoodie
Disclosure: The Deviator Hoody was donated by Outdoor Research for the purpose of review. Something miraculous happened recently: I hiked all day in the Rockies and didn't get cold! Let me
Gear Review: Montbell EX Light Down Anorak
In my world there are 2 seasons. Hoodie season and not hoodie season. Hoodies are probably the most comfortable garment most of us have encountered. Living in PA I have...
Gear Review: Ecosox Hiking Socks
Disclosure: The following product was donated for the purpose of review. Introduction: A couple months ago, Ecosox sent me some socks. Specifically, a big box of beautiful, fresh socks. And
Gear Review: Oboz Emerald Peak Trailsport Shoe
Being on a trail to me usually means breaking out the big hiking boots and thudding through the mud, rocks, and mischievous tree roots without any second thoughts. Since my...