I carry a backpacking trowel whenever I carry a pack while hiking. It doesn't matter if the trail is only a few miles long (I'm unfamiliar with the trail) or it’s a day hike, it is secured in the bottom of my bag wrapped up in a small trash bag, and … [Read more...]
July 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR Hiking Shoes
If you are looking for a lightweight large-toe box hiking shoe or trail runner then you need to take a look at the Altra Lone Peak All-WTHR Hiking Shoes. My wife wears the shoes and loves them. She's had them since 2019 and close to 60 natural … [Read more...]
May 30, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Outdoor Products 3 Liter Hydration Bladder
Keeping hydrated on the trail is important. It's even more important during the summer. One of the easiest ways to do that is through a hydration bladder. Sure you can carry a Nalgene bottle or even a one-time-use bottle from the store but using … [Read more...]
May 2, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Review: Oboz Sawtooth II Mid B-Dry Hiking Boots
Over the last few years, my wife and I spend a few days a month out hiking. Usually over the weekend and we try and take a few days off a year and explore new places and do some hiking in areas we haven't been to before. In 2019 we had a trip planned … [Read more...]
January 11, 2022 By Leave a Comment
Review: Ozark Trail 45 liter, Backpacking Backpack
All though I've been hiking for years, my hikes have been short ones no more than a mile or two. Normally they took place at a green space or a nearby park. For these outings it was carrying a Nalgene bottle of water in a pocket or on a strap and … [Read more...]
November 30, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: Ozark Trails Trekking Poles
I picked up a set of Ozark Trails Trekking Poles as a cheap backup set of hiking/trekking poles for me and an option for my wife when wants to use a set during more difficult trail hikes. November 7th 2021 was my first opportunity to use them. For a … [Read more...]
November 11, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Review: EnergeticSky Trekking Poles
The EnergeticSky Trekking Poles are the first hiking poles that I have owned and used. I've used mono poles during my hikes and found them useful. After moving into more elevation changing hikes I decided it was time to try out a pair of true hiking … [Read more...]
July 20, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Review: Lowepro Fastpack BP 250 AW II
Over the years I’ve collected a lot of camera gear and I find it difficult to carry everything when I travel or on shoots. I use to use shoulder camera bags and backpacks but that got old fast. Then about two years ago our family decided to plan a … [Read more...]
June 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Lowepro Photo Sport Sling 100 AW Backpack
Recently I went on a trip where I had to have all my photography gear with me at all times. I couldn’t leave it in a car and run back for different lenses. That meant had to carry three or four different lens, extra SD cards, and cleaning gear. As … [Read more...]
