Gear Review – GoLite Tumalo

Posted in: Gear- Nov 06, 2011 No Comments

A review of the GoLite Tumalo rain jacket.

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Gear Review – AntiGravityGear 3 Cup Aluminum Non-Stick Cook Pot

Posted in: Gear- Oct 18, 2011 No Comments

When backpacking, a cook pot should be simple. Something light, large enough to boil water, compact and gets the job done. Go to an REI or similar store and you will sometimes see this type of pot…for a price!  Luckily, AntiGravityGear offers a simple and inexpensive solution: A "3 cupper" cookpot.  The perfect size for [...]

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Gear Review – Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo

Posted in: Gear- Oct 10, 2011 2 Comments

Need a lightweight tent that is spacious for two, sturdy and does not feel too minimalist? Take a look at the Six Moon Designs Lunar Duo.

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Shoulder Season – The Time in Between

Posted in: Gear, Getting Started- Aug 16, 2011 3 Comments

"Shoulder season backpacking".  A phrase that has become more common in recent years. Applicable not just to backpacking, but to any outdoor activity that falls outside of the peak season. But what is shoulder season backpacking? (Or for that matter, what is shoulder season hiking? Or what is shoulder season camping?)  And what gear should [...]

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5ive more essentials – Boulder Weekly

Posted in: Gear, Press- Jul 21, 2011 No Comments

If I had some duct tape, I could fix that   —MacGyver   Another article I wrote for the Boulder Weekly. This time on five more useful items to take in your pack to do your best MacGyver!  

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