Gerber ComplEAT
Alex and I were huddled around burners staring at cookpots waiting for water to boil on the inaugural night of a backcountry trip. It…
Camping
DUDE Shower Wipes
Though I was cutting as much weight as possible for an overland trek, I allowed for two luxuries: a toothbrush and a pack…
Nite Ize Runoff Waterproof Cubes
I knew when we hit the trail this season that we had multiple river crossings in our future. There was a good chance I’d…
BigBlue 63W Portable Solar Charger
Phones, cameras, watches, navigation devices, satellite messengers — our trips require a lot of power. Normally I don’t even talk about our plugin requirements…
Thule AllTrail 45L Hiking Backpack
I own lots of backpacks and I’m always hesitant to get a new one. But I’ve had pack envy for awhile because innovation in…
Fireside Outdoor Pop-Up Pit
When you roll into an unimproved camp after dark (improved road my ass) scavenging rocks for a fire pit is on the bottom of…
Zenbivy Light Bed – 10°
I have a difficult time sleeping in traditional sleeping bags and mummy bags are out of the question. Most mornings after a bagged night…
Camp Chef Ranger II
I wasn’t happy with the under-powered cooktop that came standard with my camper. Standing around waiting for water to boil on cool camp mornings…
Coleman Steel-Belted Portable Cooler, 54 Quart
Yes, I know, everyone and their brother has a roto-molded, armageddon-proof cooler that costs more than their actual freezer. There are umpteen companies now…
Eddie Bauer Alchemist 40/55 Pack
When you’re headed into the backcountry bird hunting, it’s always a balancing act between how much gear you can carry yet still have enough…