Unless you’re in the desert, the Solo Stove Lite has an advantage over most other stoves. When it comes to backpacking, there are a lot of good choices out there. You can get stoves that burn isobutane, white gas, and…
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Darn Tough Vermont – Darn Tough is Darn Right
by Mark •
Darn Tough Vermont is a well-known maker of top quality socks. Time and again, I’ve watched YouTube videos from thru-hikers that are using Darn Tough socks. For me, this speaks volumes. Thru-hikers on the AT, PCT, and CDT will spend…
Thermarest Corus HD Has Warmth Not Weight
by Mark •
The Thermarest Corus HD quilt is new for 2016 and Thermarest says it is their most technical down quilt. I am a big fan of quilts, although I do enjoy burrowing up into a warm sleeping bag. Camping or backpacking…
UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight
by Mark •
The UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight combines a camp lantern and flashlight into one small package. I ran the Leschi through its paces and I think it is a pretty handy light. Using the Leschi in either mode, it provides good…
Deuter AirContact 55+10 Backpack
by Mark •
The Deuter AirContact 55+10 backpack is all about comfort and simplicity. I’ve wanted to test a Deuter pack for quite a while now, and after carrying this pack for more than a few miles, I can say there’s a lot…