Our Gear Reviews

We were excited to try the Big Agnes Copper Spur 2 Platinum Tent on a 6-day backpacking trip in Montana’s Glacier National Park.  This tent is one of the most [...]

Are you looking to drop weight, and switch to using a kettle for your backpacking cooking? We tested the Ultralight MSR Titan Kettle this summer and came away impressed with [...]

Osprey is a leader in the backpack market, so when I was on the hunt for a new pack, I decided to give the Osprey Stratos 34 a try. This [...]

We were excited to try the new NeoAir XLite sleeping pad, as it would cut 150g (5 oz) from our backpacking kit.  We came away delighted with the NeoAir XLite [...]

We were amazed the first time we used our Platypus GravityWorks 2.0 water filter.  It was easy, quick and fast, getting us 2 liters of water before we knew it.  [...]

We had to look carefully at every piece of gear this summer as we wanted to cut down our overall pack weight. While we love our regular mummy bag, it [...]

One of the most important pieces of clothing on any adventure is your pants. But, with so many variations and types, it can be difficult to choose a pair that [...]

What are your essential pieces of hiking gear? With summer right around the corner, we’re starting to think about hiking, and gear is a regular topic of discussion here at [...]

“You have to get a Squamish” I had been told by several members of my family. Finally, one afternoon a package arrived. It was an Arc'Teryx Squamish Hoody. My sister [...]

A great mixture of protection and light weight, the Arc’teryx Incendo Vest is a great option for hikers or trail runners. This is a simple piece of gear you can [...]