Gear Review: Patagonia Men’s Down Sweater Hoody
I went through a few weeks of research on down jackets before finally making this purchase for the John Muir Trail. I had been using …
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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, …
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 …
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 …
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: La Sportiva Crossover 2.0 GTX
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 …