LOWA Elite Desert Boot Review
LOWA has been making boots since 1923 and there is a reason they have lasted so long as a company. LOWA makes a product that shows their quality from the inside to the outside of the boot. Our first impression out of the box was that the Elite Desert was a sharp well designed and built boot. Of course this would mean nothing if it didn’t perform well in the field, but good first impressions … Read entire article »
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Mountainsmith Monarch 0 Degree Sleeping Bag Review
Anytime we review a product we try our best to do so in some really great places. For the Mountainsmith Monarch 0 Degree Synthetic Sleeping Bagreview we decided to take it with us on a short trip to Sequoia National Park in California. We also don’t like to stay in the first campground we come across, we are more of the exploring off the beaten path type. So instead of car camping, we parked the … Read entire article »
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Backcountry Survival Essentials – What you Need to Bring
When heading into the backcountry there are some essentials you should always have with you. Even if you only plan to head out for a day trip you need to bring these essentials incase something unexpected occurs. 1. Navigation: This could be one of the most important backcountry survival essentials. You will want to always have a compass on you and it would be beneficial to have a map in the area as well. Getting lost … Read entire article »
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World’s Oldest Backpacker Still Going Strong at 95
If I make it to 95 I hope my life is similar to that of Australian backpacker Keith Wright. At 95 years of age Keith still travels the world with nothing more than his backpack. You won’t find him sleeping in comfortable European hotels during his travels, Keith prefers to stay in the hostels along side the younger travelers of the world. It was 2002 and a few years after his wife passed away when Keith … Read entire article »
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Mountainsmith Lookout 45 Review
When we first received the Mountainsmith Lookout 45 pack we weren’t sure how we wanted to test it out. Should we just go on some local hikes with it? Maybe we should do a week long backpacking trip in the Colorado Rockies and see how it holds up. Well the question of how it should be tested was answered when we got the offer to do some traveling overseas. Some close friends of ours extended … Read entire article »
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Hiking a Colorado 14er – 5 things you must have
What is a Colorado 14er? It is any mountain in Colorado that is 14,000 feet or higher in elevation. You finally decided to hike a Colorado 14er. It is your first time and you are excited. You have one picked out and the time that you are going to go. You ask yourself, “What equipment do I need?” There are several things that you need so that you can be enjoy your hike and be … Read entire article »
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The basics of mountaineering equipment essentials
If you plan on hiking up a mountain and spending some time, it is essential to have the right mountaineering equipment with you. You need to have gear that you would take on a winter camping trip. In addition, you need the items normally seen for backcountry travel. That is on top of the equipment you will see on a normal mountaineering expedition. Mountaineering is not a simple hike up a mountain. It is a … Read entire article »
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Alaskan Camping and Backpacking Survival Tips
Even experienced backpackers and climbers need to know what to bring when hiking or camping in Alaska. Though the place is not scary or very dangerous however, when you decide to experience the wild in Alaska you should be prepared for anything. It is better to be ready anytime, all the time for anything. The tough terrains of Alaska can give you a good challenge, the temperature can be really freezing and an unexpected avalanche … Read entire article »
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Backpacking and MRE Meals
There are many people who like backpacking because it is a great way to view the great outdoors. Many people enjoy this type of outdoor trip because they like the feeling of spending time outside their houses and bringing the things they need in their backpacks. One good thing to bring in an outdoor trip are MREs (meals ready to eat) because it is a complete meal and it is lightweight. There may be some … Read entire article »
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GoLite Eden 2 Tent Review
A light, easy to use, durable, any weather tent? Yes this is what the GoLite Eden 2tent is. This tent is like a fortress when it comes to tent design. Bad weather? No worries, the Eden 2 will keep it outside where it is suppose to be while you are inside staying nice and dry and protected. Long trip and really worrying about weight? Well you don’t have to with this tent, the Eden 2 only … Read entire article »
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