There are a few ways to hike to the 5796′ summit of Sunset Peak. In this post, I’ll detail a hike where I combined the two eastern approaches, ascending the east ridge trail route and descending on the eastern approach fire road.
The My Trail Co Storm UL Jacket is an ultralight 10oz waterproof rain coat built to handle everything from light rains to heavy downpours. In this review, I will document my experience with the My Trail Co Storm UL Rain Jacket.
The FreeVision VILTA is a 3-axis gimbal designed for use with the GoPro Hero 3, 4, and 5. I’ve been using the FreeVision VILTA on most of my latest hikes, and will focus this review on applications for hiking, trail running, and backpacking.Â
The La Sportiva Wildcat is a trail shoe that’s well tuned for hiking, trail running, and backpacking. The Wildcat combines a sticky and versatile outsole with a well cushioned midsole for a solid base that will handle a wide variety of trail conditions. The breathable nylon mesh upper offers good protection without inhibiting breathability too much.
RXBAR is a company that bills their product as a “whole food protein bar”. Each bar has a limited number of ingredients, and the ingredients are printed on the front and back of each package.
The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 is a lightweight three person tent that’s perfect for camping and backpacking. With a packaged weight of 3lbs 14oz, this is one of the lightest freestanding three person tents on the market. In this review I will detail my experience with the HV UL3 alongside an overview of the tent’s specs and performance.
Our first hike with our baby was when he was three months old. He is a strong and healthy one year old now, and we have hit the trail countless times since that first mountaintop hike. In this post, I’m going to provide you with 6 tips to help and encourage you to hike and travel with your baby.
The NEMO Siren is a lightweight 30 degree down sleeping quilt that’s perfect for three season backpacking and camping. In this review, I’m going to cover the build quality, details, functionality, and performance of the NEMO Siren.Â
The Ruffwear Approach Pack is a day hiking harness for dogs that offers saddlebag storage, a performance fit, and all-day comfort for your four legged friends. In this review, I’m going to cover the build, fit, and performance of the Approach Pack, as well as provide photos and anecdotes from our 3-month review period.
The Sense Ride is a new trail shoe from Salomon that’s being marketed as a “quiver killer”. To put this claim to the test, I brought the Sense Ride along for a two week trip to Iceland as my only footwear option. I’ve also taken the Sense Ride out for a few hikes in my local mountains. I don’t think the Sense Ride will replace ALL of the shoes on my shoe rack anytime soon, but so far they’ve done a great job at tackling a wide range of trails and conditions.