I’ve owned my MSR Hubba Tent for about a year and a half now and I’m very pleased with it. I use it mostly for Spring, Summer and Fall adventures because it is fairly thin material so I try not to use it for the Winter months because it costs a chunk of change. […]
Category: Backpack gear
Sawyer Squeeze Pouches Trail Shower Hang Handles Lanyard
I don’t know if anyone else out there has tried this but I used a leather punch to punch out the reinforced areas at the base of my Sawyer Squeeze Pouches. Then I found some Nite Ize RR-04-50 Reflective Cord, 50 Feet, Green and threaded it through the holes so I could hang the pouches off my pack or use them as lanyards. Paracord Planet […]
My Grand Trunk Nano Hammock….Great Lightweight Option
I love my Grand Trunk Nano-7 Hammock! I take it on nearly every one of my backpacking trips in the warmer months because of the versatility it provides. It’s so light and compact that I don’t even notice the additional weight in my backpack. Weighing in at around 7 ounces, it packs down to about the size of a coke can into […]
Gear Aid McNett Freesole Shoe & Boot Repair..Awesome stuff!
I used some of this GEAR AID FREESOLE 1OZ KIT W/BLACK COLORANT on a pair of my boots that I had damaged, about a month ago and was so amazed at the end result that I had to write about it! It sets up like a solid piece of rubber and it’s durable as all get out. When I first began […]
I INSULATED THE HANDLES ON MY SNOW PEAK TITANIUM COOK SETS WITH DU-BRO TUBING!
CAUTION: I purchased some thinner Du-Bro tubing and installed it but it caught fire and totally burned to dust. In other words, be careful. I ran across a post in a forum awhile back that had some advice on insulating the handles on your Snow Peak pot handles with some Du-Bro 553 5/32″ Silicone Tubing. I […]
SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRA-SIL COMPRESSION DRY SACK
I’ve had my Sea to Summit ultra-sil compression dry sack for going on two plus years now and I love it. I take this thing on every trip no questions asked because it’s a great piece of gear to have with me at all times. It’s waterproof, tough, lightweight and versatile! 30% Off New Fall Styles From […]
MY BELOVED SAWYER MINI WATER FILTER!
Introducing Basin and Range: Live in the Basins, Retreat to the Ranges, Clothing for Both. I’m very thankful to Sawyer Products for coming out with this water filter, or any of their filters to be honest. I have three Sawyer filters altogether and they are all outstanding. Their simplicity and size is the attraction for me and I’m sure […]
MT ROGERS-GRAYSON HIGHLANDS TWO NIGHT TRIP 7/4/14 – 7/6/14
ULA Equipment Backpacks – FREE US Shipping on ALL Orders!! Happy Trails! I did this hike twice this year and it was great both times. I’ve included some information below regarding the hike and campsites that pertain to my 7/4/14 thru 7/6/14 hike. The weather was great, not too hot and not too cold and […]
Cincinnati
Recent Comments