ZPacks™ Hexamid Solo-Plus Tent Well I resisted the urge to purchase a Cuben Fiber tent for quite some time but I finally caved in for many good reasons. A few reasons that I resisted are that generally speaking, anything made of Cuben Fiber tends to be pricey and another is just to resist the […]
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Enlightened Equipment Hoodlum
At this point I own two Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilts that I love so it makes sense to purchase a Hoodlum to go with them. It goes especially well for my 20 degree revelation because chances are if I’m using this quilt it’s probably cold and I’ll need head insulation. It comes in two different temperature ranges, 20-40F and 0-20F so I chose the 0-20F because […]
ZELPH’S STOVEWORKS Starlyte Burner w/Lid
My Zelph’s Stoveworks Starlyte burner is probably my favorite alcohol burner and I have quite the selection of stoves at this point. I guess I’m just a gear freak and if I see a stove I don’t have I want to add it to my arsenal. I first heard of this from Andrew Skurka as […]
Mount LeConte Lodge Two Night 3/31/16 To 4/2/16
I’ve stayed up at Mt. LeConte Lodge a few times now but this was the first time I was able to obtain two nights up there so I was really excited. A friend of mine suggested that it could be boring being stuck up there for a few nights so I was a little concerned that […]
Men’s IgniteLite Reversible Pullover
Shop Mountain Gear for the best selection of outdoor gear and clothing I think it’s pretty safe to say that this is my new favorite pullover jacket. It replaced my Marmot Calen 1/2 Zip Pullover that accompanied me on many backpacking trips. Now in this case I didn’t exactly trim weight but instead gained a few […]
Eddie Bauer First Ascent Men’s Cloud Layer® Pro Fleece 1/4-Zip Pullover
Shop Eastern Mountain Sports for the Best Outdoor Gear and Apparel This pullover has been one of my favorite pieces of gear/clothing ever since I first tried it on. It’s absolutely amazing! I currently own two of them, one is gray and the other is hazelnut. The gray is size XL regular and it’s just […]
Toaks Light 550ML Titanium Pot
I have so many titanium pots and cups that I wonder why I need more but I always come up with a reason. This purchase was fueled by the want to both lighten my pack weight and condense gear size in the never ending battle that all backpackers partake. Must go lighter! Must go smaller! These lightweight items are […]
SEA TO SUMMIT X-POT 2.8L
I own a Sea to Summit X-Mug and have had it for a few years now and it has served me well on different hiking trips. So when I first saw the X-Pot series of pots by Sea To Summit a year ago I was intrigued but I didn’t see a need for it at […]
BIG SOUTH FORK – TWIN ARCHES OVERNIGHT HIKE 1/30/16
I’ve been to many areas of Big South Fork but this would be my first time to the Twin Arches area and I couldn’t wait to check it out. The weather forecast was stating that the temperature would be right at 60F and sunny so it would be a great weekend to get out […]
Santa Fe Bean Company Instant Refried Beans
Refried beans are delicious and they can make a great addition to any meal as well as make a meal in of themselves. So when I came across these Santa Fe Bean Company. You can eat them cold or hot and they can be put in a baggy along with some water while you’re hiking so they’re […]
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