gear review

Gear Review: Darn Tough Socks

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...

Dec 15, 2015 : High Five
Gear Review: Vargo Titanium BOT

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...

Dec 1, 2015 : Dylan Tonkin
Gear Review: Pearl Izumi M2 V2 Women’s Trail Running Shoes

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...

Nov 16, 2015 : Ashli Baldwin
Gear Review: ZPacks 10F Sleeping Bag

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...

Nov 6, 2015 : Carly Moree
Gear Review: Pearl Izumi Women’s N2 V2 Trail Running Shoes

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...

Oct 30, 2015 : Madison Dragna
Gear Review: Outdoor Research Sombriolet

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,...

Oct 29, 2015 : Maggie Wallace
Gear Review: Women’s Outdoor Research Deviator Hoodie

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

Oct 28, 2015 : High Five
Gear Review: Montbell EX Light Down Anorak

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...

Oct 14, 2015 : Dylan Tonkin
Gear Review: Ecosox Hiking Socks

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

Oct 13, 2015 : Maggie Wallace
Gear Review: Oboz Emerald Peak Trailsport Shoe

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...

Sep 7, 2015 : Jessie