I recently received samples from FreshPackUSA, a company that makes an extensive line of Mylar and plastic bags, which are great for use in storing outdoor gear and backpacking meals. One of the items was a Nine Lives Wet Phone Fix, which caught my eye. (It is also on Amazon as well) Over the years,… Continue reading Gear Find: Nine Lives Wet Phone Fix
Category: Hiking Gear
Gear Review: Klymit V Seat
It's not that I needed a new sit pad; my long-suffering Thermarest sit pad is doing just fine (it is so old, it is a prototype that fell off the wagon into my backpack and became a forever piece of gear). Still, as I walked past an endcap of Klymit gear at the local hardware… Continue reading Gear Review: Klymit V Seat
An Ode To The Wool Sweater
When I started hiking and backpacking long ago, wool was seen as fuddy-duddy. What was in style then were the newer fabrics, all created in labs by scientists. And it best had "tec" in its trademarked name back then. And overall, this hasn't changed in the past 20 to 30 years. Maybe the biggest change… Continue reading An Ode To The Wool Sweater
Gear Review: Farmer’s Defense Protection Sleeves
Years ago, I started wearing hiking sleeves in summer. I was tired of starting at sunrise when it was chilly at the trailhead (in the 30s), and within an hour, I was so hot as the sun came up over the ridge. Before, I found that I'd be in a long-sleeved top to stay warm… Continue reading Gear Review: Farmer’s Defense Protection Sleeves
Gear Review: Cirkul Metal Bottle
Last year, I reviewed the standard 22-ounce Cirkul water bottle on the blog. Recently, they debuted a new 32-ounce Cirkul bottle in stainless steel. It comes in a variety of very trendy colors. The small Walmart 30+ miles away had the hit pink, light pink, and chameleon colors in a setup in the aisle. Who… Continue reading Gear Review: Cirkul Metal Bottle