During the pandemic years I saw so, so many ads on Facebook and Instagram for various products. Some I actually bought. Others I considered. One was Cirkul, a hydration system. But maybe I didn't get shown the ad enough to drive me to try it out.However recently I kept seeing it in person in big… Continue reading Gear Review: Cirkul Water Bottles
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Gear Find: GSI Outdoors Essential Spoon
Over the years there have been a couple renaissance points for outdoor gear. To be blunt, this isn't one of those times. At least to me. I have found I haven't bought much outdoor gear the past 5 years. Now partially that is due to simply having what I need. But I can be easily… Continue reading Gear Find: GSI Outdoors Essential Spoon
For The Love Of Women’s Gear
As I read an article this morning by Backpacker Magazine (You May Have Bought Your Last Women's Sleeping Bag) I was both angry and very sad. For what I feel may well anger some, who will tell me I am the problem, a dinosaur in a changing world. I will be called an angry Terf,… Continue reading For The Love Of Women’s Gear
First Look: Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Review
After a lot of talking it over, and justifying it, we picked up a Harvest Right Freeze Dryer awhile back. When at home freeze-dryer units started showing up a few years back I really questioned if it was worth buying one. I'd think to myself "for the initial cost we could buy a lot of… Continue reading First Look: Harvest Right Freeze Dryer Review
Reviewing Topo Athletic Shoes
A few months back Kirk wanted to get new shoes for the treadmill and gym workouts, so we stopped into a runner's store in Bellingham, Wa. My workout shoes were mostly worn out, so I decided to look. There was a college guy working who I got, and we chatted about better workout shoes. Turned… Continue reading Reviewing Topo Athletic Shoes