Outdoor Gear

Gregory Baltoro 70 Pack

Date: April 16th, 2008 |

Gregory Baltoro 70 Pack - The Cadillac of backpacks.
With so much room and such a comfortable fit, theres no exaggeration in saying that the Gregory Baltoro 70 Pack is the Cadillac of backpacks. We aren’t the only ones who think so. Backpacker magazine says that, “The Gregory Baltoro 70 Pack makes carrying 50 [read more]

Pacific Outdoor Equipment Uber-Lite Sleeping Pad

Date: April 13th, 2008 |

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Pacific Outdoor Equipment Uber-Lite Sleeping Pad - The name says it all.

Is it just me or is it that the lighter sleeping pads get, the smaller they get? How long will it be before we just end up sleeping on the ground again? I guess if you are a super lightweight packer, you [read more]

Marmot DriClime Vest

Date: April 8th, 2008 |

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Marmot DriClime Vest - Great for a number of conditions.

Maybe its because I grew up in Florida, but I never really appreciated the value of a good vest until I started working in Alaska. Notice I said a “good vest”? Thats because not all vests are created equal. The Marmot DriClime Vest [read more]

MSR Fury 2 HP Tent

Date: March 28th, 2008 |

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MSR Fury 2 HP Tent - A stellar, 2 person, 4 season tent.
With the MSR Fury 2 HP Tent you get an outstanding tent built to handle the elements of four seasons, but in a compact design for two people. The new version of the MSR Fury 2 HP Tent has been reduced in [read more]

Arc’Teryx Bora 95 Pack

Date: March 21st, 2008 |

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Arc’Teryx Bora 95 Pack - Big, tough, and water tight.

If your more of the adventure going outdoor enthusiast and less of the “hang out around camp” backpacker; you likely have a lot of gear. The more extreme the activity, the more gear you will need to carry. Thankfully there is the Arc’Teryx Bora [read more]

The North Face Tadpole 23 Tent

Date: April 14th, 2008 |

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The North Face Tadpole 23 Tent - A lightweight tent for two.

Are you in the market for a lightweight, backpacking tent for two? Then you might want to check out The North Face Tadpole 23 Tent. This simple three pole system tent is lightweight, quick to setup, and built to handle the conditions [read more]

Marmot Exum Jacket

Date: April 11th, 2008 |

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Marmot Exum Jacket - Built tough is an understatement.

Many of these mountaineering style jackets are built to handle the extremes of high altitude, but the Marmot Exum Jacket has taken it a few steps further with some high tech materials and design. The Marmot Exum Jacket was a winner in Adventure Magazines “Best of [read more]

REI Stoke 19 Pack

Date: April 2nd, 2008 |

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REI Stoke 19 Pack - An affordable cross training pack.

Thanks to companies like CamelBak, these miniature backpacks have been sweeping the market. They are great for a number of activities including biking, day hikes, adventure races, cross training, and more. While I think these packs are great, many of them seem very expensive [read more]

Women’s GoLite Adrenaline +40 Sleeping Bag

Date: March 21st, 2008 |

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Women’s GoLite Adrenaline +40 Sleeping Bag - A warm weather bag just for the ladies.

I have always been a big fan of GoLite gear and while I have not actually slept in the Womens GoLite Adrenaline Sleeping Bag, I would imagine it is as superb as the rest of the companies gear. But dont [read more]

The North Face Cipher WindStopper Jacket

Date: March 20th, 2008 |

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The North Face Cipher WindStopper Jacket - Ultimate wind protection for the backcountry.

Windproof jackets always seem to be hit or miss. They are either completely windproof, but built like an old school rain coat, or they are breathable, but only wind resistant for light gusts. There are only a few happy mediums between [read more]

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