Well did I purchase another piece of gear that I really didn’t need? I won’t know until I’ve had a chance to test it and then see if I reach for it when I go hiking. Having just received and assembled it, I can’t wait to take it out on the next hike and see how […]
Brooks-Range Mountaineering Ultralite Guide+ Tarp
Previous to buying my Brooks-Range Mountaineering Ultralite Guide+ Tarp I hadn’t owned any Silnylon tarps except for my Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Tarp Poncho. I really like my tarp poncho but it’s a hair too small for me to consider a seriously protective shelter because I just couldn’t make many configurations except maybe […]
Big South Fork Trips
Big South Fork is such a magnificent place that I keep going back to explore different sections of it. And every time I check out a new section someone tells me of a section that I’ve never seen before and now end up wanting to see since they told me about it. I usually spend […]
UCO CLARUS & ARKA CHARGER + LANTERN + FLASHLIGHT
Several of UCO LED Lanterns from the UCO family. I’ve owned a UCO Clarus 150 Lumen LED Mini Lantern for quite a while now and it has served me well so when I saw the new UCO Arka XP-E CREE 180-Lumen LED Lantern I was ecstatic but didn’t buy it because it was a little pricey for a luxury […]
DRYMAX TRAIL RUN 1/4 CREW SOCKS
With a One Hundred Mile John Muir Trail Hike looming on horizon and at the urging of a friend I finally purchased a pair of Drymax Trail Run 1/4 Crew Socks back in the early months of spring 2015. This turned out to be one of the best purchases I’ve ever made because they all […]
BIG SOUTH FORK LAUREL FORK CREEK OVERNIGHT 11-14-15
SierraTradingPost.com I’ve been to several areas of the Big South Fork National Recreation Area at this point and it’s all beautiful. So, I’m always trying to seek out areas that I’ve never visited before for quick overnight backpack trips. Hopefully I’ll be able to explore it all by the time I’m done. The blue […]
Linville Gorge 4 Day Backpack Trip 11-5-15 Thru 11-8-15
I first visited Linville Gorge back in 2013 and it was very memorable for several reasons. It’s not difficult to understand why people love the place but it definitely makes you earn its splendor. Here are a few of the things I remember from my first time at Linville Gorge like the parking lot where […]
Sea To Summit Reactor Thermolite Sleeping Bag Liner
There are many advantages to bringing this small half-pound of surplus gear such as keeping your body oils off your sleeping bag or quilt; extra weather protection in case of temperature drops; as a stand alone sleeping bag on summer trips; as a barrier at hostels and hotels and a soft buffer between you […]
Oboz Sawtooth Low Hiking Shoes First Look
Where to buy: Oboz Sawtooth at REI I finally purchased my second pair of Oboz footwear once I finally found the right price. I shelled out the cash and purchased a pair of Oboz Sawtooth Low Hiking Shoes in the non-waterproof version. My initial try on with them was excellent and I have to say that […]
Kelty Range Tarp
Where to Buy: Kelty Range Tarp at Campsaver Kelty Range Tarp I picked my Kelty Range Tarp up at Campsaver on sale for under $100 bucks because I couldn’t pass it up. I have plenty of tents but like all gearheads I’m always on the lookout to improve my gear […]
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