Gear Preview: Brooks Cascadia 11
The Brooks Cascadia is back this year with version 11. The Cascadia is an icon in the world of lightwieght hiking, and can be seen …
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Gear Reviews
Top 7 Trail Shoes For The John Muir Trail And Pacific Crest Trail 2016
In this post I will cover my top 7 trail shoe choices for 2016. I will also cover and explain the criteria I used to select my top 7.
Gear Preview: New Balance Leadville v3
Now in it’s third iteration, the New Balance Leadville has reached it’s finest form to date. There wasn’t anything glaringly wrong with the first two …
Gear Review: La Sportiva Ultra Raptor
The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor has been one of the most amazing hiking shoes I’ve ever worn from a performance standpoint. The combination of a grippy Frixion Green rubber outsole, and a cushy and protective La Sportiva midsole, make for the perfect combination. I’ve worn through two pair in the last two years, and now have a very intimate understanding of this shoe’s strong points and weak points. I’ve now had a chance to give the Ultra Raptor a test on a wide range of hiking trails, and am always amazed out how well they handle anything I can throw their way.
13 Last Second Gift Ideas For The Avid Hiker
Christmas is only a week away, and I’m sure some of you are still looking for gifts to buy your loved ones. If you’re short …
Gear Review: Julbo Lens Comparison For The Spectron 4, Zebra Photochromic, and Camel Photochromic
I’ve written a few reviews in the past on my Julbo sunglasses that have proven to be quite popular. Lately, I’ve seen an uptick in questions and search terms involving the specific lens offerings from Julbo. Below you’ll find a comparison and analysis of the Julbo Explorer with Spectron 4 lenses, Julbo Camel with Camel Photochromic lenses, Julbo Dust with Zebra photochromic Lenses, and the Julbo Sherpa with Spectron 3 lenses.
Gear Preview: Altra Olympus 2.0 Max Cushion Trail Shoe
The Altra Olympus has arrived, and things are looking pretty awesome! It’s been a lot of fun to watch the evolution of Altra from a …
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Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak Polartec Neoshell
As the days have grown shorter and the trails have grown soggier, I’ve been logging quite a bit of miles in the Altra Lone Peak Polartec Neoshell. …
Book Review: 59 Illustrated National Parks, Celebrating 100 Years of Wilderness and Wonder
Last week I started my guide of ‘great gifts for the holidays‘. This week I’m bringing you another book review, with what has turned out …
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Book Review: Yosemite in the Fifties: The Iron Age
Now that the holiday season is fast approaching, I’m going to be reviewing a few books that I think will make for great gifts. A …