Gear Review: Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
A good headlamp is critical for backpacking and hiking, yet a piece of gear that’s easily overlooked. I bought my first headlamp before walking Camino …
Read moreGear Review: Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
A good headlamp is critical for backpacking and hiking, yet a piece of gear that’s easily overlooked. I bought my first headlamp before walking Camino …
Read moreGear Review: Black Diamond Storm Headlamp
The Sony 10-18mm is a metal bodied, solid feeling tank of a lens that I’ve used all around the world to capture some of the most important moments in my life. If you have a Sony mirrorless camera and are looking for a wide angle lens, this is the best option on the market.
2014 started out with one goal in mind, to hike Tour du Mont Blanc. Each year, I try to take advantage of my vacation time …
Winter in Southern California is a very special time of year. To those in other parts of the country, our “change” in weather is almost …
We took a hike to our favorite mountain this weekend, Mt. Baldy. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve made my way up to the summit via the handful of trails that guide one to the peak, but somehow, I never get tired of the views. I don’t think it’s possible, each time I see something different, and each season feels like a new world. This is my favorite time of year, as the ice and snow make for a festive holiday backdrop. As scenic as the surroundings can be, the cold keeps most people off of the trails, and fellow hikers are always friendly.
Living in Southern California, I get to do my fair share of hiking in extreme heat. Most summer hikes reach 90+ degrees, which can feel …
The Sierra Designs Zissou 23 sleeping bag is the bag I’ve been using regularly for the past year and half. I picked this up at a …
The REI Passage 2 is a great 3-season free-standing tent for hiking, car camping, and backpacking. The construction is top notch, and it’s almost light enough …
Anyone who follows this blog knows how much of a fan I am of footwear. To me, there is no piece of gear more important …
This weekend we decided to spend some time out at Joshua Tree National Park. Living in Southern California, we forget how close the park is to where we live. There is just so much beauty, in what one could easily mistake for a martian landscape. It’s like being transported to another planet when you enter the park. Making things even more special, we stayed at a campground just outside the park this time around, Indian Cove Campground.