As we continue to pack for our cross-country move, I have carefully gone through the outdoor gear. Even through two other moves, I still carried a lot of it, knowing I would probably never use it again. Bit actually getting rid of it? That is a lot harder. It just got tucked away, into boxes… Continue reading Saying Goodbye To Vintage UL Gear: The Sling Light Chair
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Gear Review: Topo Athletic Women’s Rekovr 2
Back in late 2021, I found Topo Athletic shoes at a running store, and they impressed me with their comfort and fit. The Topo Ultraventure shoes have since become my go-to workout shoes in our gym. Somewhere in 2022, I saw their Rekovr 2 shoes and picked them up. I had long sought an easy-to-wear… Continue reading Gear Review: Topo Athletic Women’s Rekovr 2
Gear Review: Injini Boot Socks
Somewhere in the mid-to late-2000s, I came across Injini socks at REI. I was used to hiking in traditional wool socks and, worse, the whole two-set of socks, where you had a liner sock and then a heavy wool sock over it. Toe, heel, and ball of my feet blisters were an everyday occurrence when… Continue reading Gear Review: Injini Boot Socks
Gear Review: Sock Disapointment
Let's file this review under "Bad Gear To Avoid." I am here to help you avoid spending your hard-earned money on failed items. Every year, I usually pick up seven pairs of new Injini-toed socks, which are not inexpensive. I saw another brand when I looked at Amazon to see what they carried (some of… Continue reading Gear Review: Sock Disapointment
Inflatable Car Bed Review
After the gear failure of the backseat sleeping platform I reviewed, I wasn't putting much stock into any sleeping system for Raven The Tank's backseat. But who am I to pass up reviewing cheap gear for you all? The truth is that nearly all hiking and camping gear comes from China. It's often made in… Continue reading Inflatable Car Bed Review