Backpacking in the snow takes a certain kind of crazy. You have to be willing to carry more and...
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Gear Review: Helios Hooded Jacket
Puffy is back … at least that’s what I decided as soon as I slid my arms through the...
MSR XGK EX Review: The Rugged Backcountry Stove
If you are thinking about doing any backcountry hiking or snowshoeing, a good stove is a must-have...
Hydro Flasks for the Cold, the Hot, and the Snuggly
I have a history with the Hydro Flask lineup of double wall vacuum insulated reusable water bottles...
The BioLite Stove Proves that Innovation Changes Lives (and Saves Lives)
The cooking experience on the trail is always a fickle experience. Growing up in Colorado, I was...
Gear Review: SteriPEN Adventurer Opti
I have the seen the light when it comes to water purification. The light from a SteriPEN Adventurer...
Gear Review: GSI Kung Foon
When it comes to whipping up a gourmet meal in the outdoors, GSI has all you need for a backcountry...
I-Like Horny Toad’s I-Glove
‘Tis the season for spring weather and fewer layers of clothing, but winter hasn’t totally...
Sub-Zero Temps? No Problem for the High Peak Mt. Rainier Sleeping Bag
The majority of snowshoers in the world aren't taking overnight trips into the backcountry. ...
Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Wraith SL -20 Down Sleeping Bag
I recently put Mountain Hardwear's Wraith SL -20 sleeping bag to a hard test on a two-week trek to...
Gear Review: Jetboil Personal Cooking System
Nothing is better during a long day of snowshoeing on a cold day than taking a break and enjoying a...