Hiking boots, especially of the backpacking variety, must be burly. Well, burly is the one adjective out of all available Thesaurus words that describe the Oboz Beartooth boots. The Beartooths are massively burly… so much so that anyone who’s drinking the fast-and-light Kool-Aid will scream away in fear from these old-school style kicks. The Beartooth…
Tag: Backpacking
Flashlight Shootout: Primus PrimeTorch 1010 vs Icon Link
As Old Man Winter creeps in, the days are getting shorter and the nights longer. That means one thing for campers and hikers: more darkness to deal with. Chances are you already have a trusted light source in your pack, but it’s always a good idea to have a backup plan. Icon and Primus both…
AGS Brands Bluet Pocket Stove review
Backpacking stoves come in all shapes and sizes, from the ever popular Jetboil, to slow simmering Primus stoves. But for the ultralight backpacker or survivalist out there, size matters. That’s why the Bluet Pocket Stove is a good option. It may look like just a square piece of metal, but this little guy works, and…
Brunton Restore Portable Power Device review
The backcountry is usually thought of as a place to disconnect and enjoy nature; a way to forget everything going on in our busy lives. However, some of us just can’t be without our gadgets. Phones, cameras, GPS units and all the other technological creature comforts we bring into the outdoors have one thing in…
Hiking A1 Peak in the Uinta Mountains
Summer may be drawing to a close, but there is still time to collect one last snow-free summit. A1 Peak in the Uinta Mountains checks in at 12,377′; certainly a worthy elevation to top off your season with. The easiest summit route is from Hell Hole Basin, an oft-forgotten area that is usually devoid of…
TrekSta Kobra II GTX trail shoe review
If you’re going to name a shoe after the most feared of all snakes, it better be bad ass. TrekSta dared to invoke the name with their Kobra II GTX light hiking shoes. Packed with technology aimed to keep you dry and comfortable, the Kobras claim to be the “envy of light hikers everywhere.” We…
Osprey Hornet 32 pack review
If you’ve spent any amount of time on the slopes or trails the past few seasons, chances are you’ve seen someone sporting an Osprey pack. There is good reason for Osprey’s growing popularity amongst us outdoors folks: function, style and innovation are built into every bag they sell. New to the lineup for 2011 is…
Hike to Packard Lake in the Uinta Mountains
Hiking in the Uinta Mountains is like a craps game where you win on every roll. It seems that no matter where you decide to go, you will be rewarded with eye popping views of amazing Utah scenery. Packard Lake is just a short hike off of the Highline Trail and makes a worthy destination…
Brunton RL6 headlamp review
Headlamp design doesn’t change much year to year; you got an elastic strap and a big ole’ light on the front packed full of batteries. But Brunton has gone back to the drawing board with the RL6 headlamp which gives consumers a new option in the way we light up the night. The Brunton RL6…
Sierra Designs Pyro 15 sleeping bag review
Choosing a three season sleeping bag can be a daunting task. Size, fill material, weight, loft, and of course warmth are all factors you need to consider before making the big purchase. Sierra Designs is hoping to make the decision an easy one; their Pyro 15 sleeping bag is designed to please in every category….