Local cobbler? Sure, they can repair shoes… but what else? Turns out a bit more! I have a not-so-secret love affair with my pack. It is an REI Talus 50. It’s a technical pack, which works for all occasions, all seasons, and has all of the right loops and straps where I need them for […]
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With my winter backpacking trip now just a couple of weeks away… I have the awesome chance to really test out some new gear! So far, the following is all new gear that will first be getting put to use when we hit the snowy and cold Vermont trails next month: Kelty Cosmic 0 Degree […]
If you hadn’t realized in the past few weeks, I love me some infographics. I think the reason is for years I have seen them for business and technology related things, and since starting this blog, well, I am finding them for the love of the outdoors. So, this week’s infographic is 35 Reasons to […]
The winter season just offers a wealth of topics that are season specific to write about! In today’s post, I’ll be discussing the first of a two-part series on my winter layering system. Most of this gear has been tested, but there are some new entries. Layering is an extremely important part of outdoor activities, […]
Something folks don’t often think of in the winter time, as they transition from 3-season hiking to 4-season hiking, is water. The rest of the year you don’t need to worry much about your water. Toss it in a Nalgene, or in a hydration bladder, and be on your way. When winter comes around, and […]
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