You and your overpacked car hit the road, and before you know it, an unknown trail grabs your attention. The length is as uncertain as the terrain, and the distant rumble of thunder instills hesitation, but you push forward. Now,…
The Adventure Vesta 5.0 is a bigger capacity running pack designed for longer trail running adventures. With 16.5L of space you can plan and pack safely for an all day (and all night) backcountry adventure. It accompanied me on my…
The two things I strive for in life is to move and be moved. I have moved seven times in the last three years and from the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, I am…
Covid might have canceled all of my races but it hasn’t stopped me from searching for the perfect running vest. If I’m headed for a long run I like to take a more substantial pack but I haven’t found a…
The oddball of the bunch. Is it a vest, a pack, or an overbuilt seat pad? The answer, unexpectedly, is all of the above. This pack has quickly become what I grab first for the majority of my missions. The…
The Ultra Vesta 5.0 is one of the four tiers of hydration vests available from Ultimate Direction, sitting at two out of four on the minimalist scale (the most minimal at one). Despite its rank, I found it more than…
As a career outdoor instructor in many disciplines, one of my favorite refrains is “feet are group gear”. Taking care of your feet is vital to being a successful expedition member and just as vital to being a successful and…
There are a few pieces of gear that you need to take with you on any adventure, and a headlamp is always towards the top of my list. I’ve spent a few months (quarantined and all) with the Biolite 330…
The Inov-8 G Roclite shoes fit true to size. I did not have any major issues with rubbing, hot spots, or blisters after a few runs to adjust. The toe box is more narrow than other similar trail runners. Due…
I was pretty sure I had just hit the jackpot when I rolled into the merch tent at the Rainier Ragnar. Superfeet insoles for $5 a pair. Naturally, I bought $50 worth, looking like a bizarre fangirl toting them back…