Gear Review: Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Camera
Moving away from a heavy DSLR was the toughest transition for me as I began to adopt a more lightweight backpacking gear list. Clothing, food, …
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Gear Reviews
Movie Review: The Way
I know I’m a few years late on this, but I can’t have an entire section of this blog devoted to Camino de Santiago without …
Gear Review: Hillsound Trail Crampon
Winter brings a sweeping change to mountains and trails with glistening blankets of snow and shimmering sheets of ice. To truly enjoy the beauty of …
Gear Review: Lowepro LP36336 Compact Courier 80
I had many questions when switching from my iPhone camera to a larger mirrorless setup. The first involved how I was going to carry it. I used to hike with …
Dog Gear Review: Ruffwear Web Master Harness
So you’re looking to make your pup an official hiker, but you don’t know where to start. The options are endless, with special jackets, booties, …
Dog Gear Review: Ruffwear Cloud Chaser Soft Shell Jacket
Every outdoor enthusiast has had the “is this really worth it?” gear dilemma. You see a technical shirt for $80 dollars and ask yourself if …
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Gear Review: Peak Design Cuff Camera Wrist Strap
Peak Design is a relatively new company that makes really great camera straps. They got their start as a crowdfunded project on Kickstarter, with their Capture …
Pedco UltraPod II Lightweight Tripod
Deciding on a tripod can be a very difficult experience for hikers looking to shed weight and bulk from their packs. Some just come to …
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 …
Gear Review: Sony 10-18mm f/4 OSS E-mount Wide-Angle
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.