I’ve been testing out the Kokopelli Nirvana packraft over the past few months on the Chattahoochee River for both whitewater and flatwater paddling and it has proven to be an effective vehicle for on-water enjoyment. Features The Kokopelli Nirvana packraft…
No need to fret over what to take with you and what to leave at home, just bring everything AND the kitchen sink! This roller bag will hold it all and keep it safe so leave the checked bags at…
Nite Ize kept things simple and effective in their design of the 314 Lantern – it has one button, one flap with input/output, a clip at the top and a functional light diffusing storage bag. The minimalism lends itself to…
I tested the Gregory Quadro Pro Hardcase 22” with a busy fall-spring schedule back-and-forth between home in Colorado and work/play trips to Utah. Since I’m always traveling with photo gear, I end up with limited space in my backpack and…
These bags were awesome at keeping snow off all my gear and I think they would work well for rafting and kayaking. Out of the box, the zippers seem durable but are still easy to zip, which, in my experience…
For some reason, whenever I think of Big Agnes and their products, I think of lightweight, functional and durable gear. Maybe that is because if you do any kind of google search for lightweight backpacking camping gear, Big Agnes has…
Recently, my partner (fellow OPL gear tester Patrick) and I went on a 6-week journey to the Balkans in Eastern Europe. We wanted to do it all: climb, hike, camp, sightsee, learn, explore, and eat delicious food. That meant we…
First off, I like electronics! Always have. Here are my electronics/power needs: satellite phone, Delorme In-reach, cell phone, GPS, GPS watch (Garmin Fenix), iPad, iPad nano, bluetooth speaker, Kindle, variometer (for paragliding), Petzl Nao headlamp and a Steripen Freedom…