William O. Douglas recalled fondly of his friend Roy Schaffer in his book “Of Men and Mountains,” “He slept in a bed with white, clean sheets and commented, ‘Never slept inside but what I caught a cold. Wish I had brought…
The Raidlight Responsiv 10L Race Vest is a list of contradictions – It’s light but strong. Thin, but durable. At first glance, it seems pretty basic, but when you dive into the details, you’ll quickly realize this is the pack…
Your layering system can be the determining factor between an exciting journey and a rough day ending in frantic retreat from the elements. If you’re looking for a moderate insulating layer that won’t hold you back, check out the Refuge…
In recent years, I have been on several expeditions to the Alps, Rocky Mountains, Cordillera Blanca of South America, and Himalaya. Access to drinking water has been a concern on every trip, especially when in developing countries where clean drinking…
Can we just be honest for a minute? Feet are weird and smelly, and people who ski lots often have especially weird and smelly feet. At least that’s how my clodhoppers are. However strange your feet may or may not…
With 700+ down fill the bag felt light and fluffy, like a nice duvet, but slipperier. The storage bag for this sleeping bag is easy to manage and has mesh sides so your bag can actually air out after several…
The best-laid plans often go awry, and climbing plans are no different. I had grand plans to test out the Outdoor Research Interstellar Bivy on a trip to Mt. Katahdin in Maine, but due to permitting problems I was forced…
Water is often scarce in the desert (if you haven’t heard). I’ve been in some pretty sketchy circumstances on 100+ degree summer days 15 miles into the backcountry only to realize that the promised spring at my destination had run…
I had a chance to test out one of MSR’s newest stove systems, the WindBurner Stove System, over the course of 3 months in Colorado and Utah. The version of the stove I tested is a remote canister stove that…
The Wells is one of Native’s new sunglasses, fulfilling a vital role in both their lifestyle and performance lines. It is a necessity that sunglasses fill the role of performance fit and functionality while looking good enough to protect your…