For experienced backpackers, knowing how to put your backpack on properly is second nature. If you’re new to backpacking, learning proper backpack alignment and adjustments is essential to your comfort on the trail. And, yes, there is a right (and a wrong) way to do it!
The Outdoor Vitals NovaPro Jacket brought excellent insulation and superior windbreaking capability to my outdoor adventures from the first moment I zipped it on. Let’s take a closer look at this super warm, extra comfortable insulated puffy jacket. What I Love About the Outdoor Vitals NovaPro Jacket When the temps drop below freezing, I previously …
In this interview, Yvon Chouinard, Founder of Patagonia, offered some amazing advice, which included, “keep it simple, climb every mountain, cheaters never prosper, and ‘slow’ travel is important.” This is all advice I can support, which is why I’ve compiled 5 Patagonia daypacks for hiking and commuting. Patagonia Daypacks for Commuting The Arbor Lid Patagonia …
Need a portable power station for upcoming truck or RV camping trips? I trust Goal Zero, and I’ll tell you why in this Goal Zero Yeti 200x review. What is the Goal Zero Yeti 200X? The Goal Zero Yeti 200x is their most compact portable power station. It’s a step up from their portable power …
Lightweight backpacks are essential for long-distance hiking. Sure, you can carry a 90-liter pack on a month-long trip, but the emphasis on going light and moving fast means you’ll probably catch fellow hikers looking sideways at your gargantuan pack. If you’re in need of a new, lightweight pack, I’ve compiled this Osprey Exos 48 review …
Do you have several half-filled fuel canisters taking up space in your gearbox? I always seem to wind up with partially-filled canisters at the beginning of each backpacking season. But it’s hard to rely on them, so I’ll often just purchase a new canister. What if you could use something like the FlipFuel™ fuel transfer …
Our world is always changing. I originally wrote that first sentence in 2018. How little did I know how true it would become over the last four years? It has changed indeed, but the need for the top-rated Osprey travel backpacks remains…or should I say has returned. The Top-Rated Osprey Travel Backpacks Wherever you’re planning …
Now that I’m the proud owner of a Sunlite travel trailer, I’m camping a little differently and I needed the Vic Offroad AtemPower folding solar panel to keep my RV’s battery charged. I’ll cover the specs, features, and my likes and dislikes in this Vic Offroad folding solar panel review. If you need a portable, folding …
So you want to know what’s on my hiking essentials checklist? I recently met a few folks that told me a near-miss story. They went snowshoeing in the Sierras without backpacks. That meant no water, no food, no first aid supplies, no nothing. In the late afternoon, they realized they didn’t know where they were. …
Sometimes, a cheap headlamp just won’t do the trick. Other times, you need a handheld flashlight that really brightens things up. Whether you’re camping, working on an RV or vehicle, or you just need a new flashlight to prepare for the next power outage, the Blackfire rechargeable waterproof flashlight is more than your run-of-the-mill light …