From extended weekends spent in the mountains and beyond, the MSR Hubba Tour 3 Tent will keep you dry and comfortable regardless of the weather. While I choose to own the three-person tent, which comes in at 5lbs and 12 ounces, MSR also offers their Hubba tents in one and two person options. For my needs, the Hubba Tour 3...
Don’t let the Fjallraven Kajka fool you with its near simplistic Swedish exterior design, the truth is, it’s loaded with innovative features. Unlike other packs out there, this one comes with a unique multi-layer, laminated wood Birch frame with water-resistant glue. While you might be wondering why the answer is quite simple: the carbon footprint is 90% lower than its...
From the café to the office, overnight trips, and beyond, Mission Workshop’s USA Made The Rhake Backpack will keep your cargo dry, protected and organized. At just 3.1 lbs this roll-top backpack is considerably lightweight given its generous 22 L internal volume and waterproof construction throughout. On the exterior you’ll find a really nice HT500 body fabric, though, you can...
From days spent on slopes skiing and snowboarding to frigid winter work days, Hestra’s Narvik Wool Terry gloves are my go-to choice. I’ve owned countless ski gloves over the years, but when it comes Hestra, their gloves are simply put, out of this world! I finally had a chance to try on a pair of their Narvik Wool Terry long...
Welcome to the modern age. One where sticks, leaves, pinecones, pellets, and other biomass can generate electricity while cooking your food at the same time. Imagine being able to turn the heat from a burning fire into usable electricity. That’s a reality with Biolite’s Campstove 2. With 51 jets inside the burn chamber and 4 fan speeds, getting the perfect...
With a waterproof and breathable HydroGuard seal-sealed construction, these men’s Forsake Trail boots will keep your feet dry and comfortable regardless of where you go. Aside from an already great seam-sealed internal membrane, you’ll also find a really nice gusseted tongue which keeps water, dirt and other outdoor debris where they belong, out! To keep things comfortable beyond protection from...
Let’s face it, for hiking adventures to strolling around town nobody likes an overly puffy, sweaty-on-the-inside jacket. Luckily, Fjallraven has decided to release one of my all-time favorite men’s lightweight insulated winter jackets. Meet the Skogso padded jacket from Fjallraven. With a Swedish styling, this jacket features a handsomely masculine look alongside a well-fitting appearance thanks to its body-hugging nature....
I’ve seen Dyneema being used in body armor for a while now, but when I heard about it being applied to hiking boots I was stunned. Leave it to ECCO to incorporate some of the best materials into some the best boots out there. If you demand a super tough yet, ultra-lightweight boot it doesn’t get any better than the...
When it comes to stylish looking hiking boots, the ECCO Rugged Track GTX HI boots are as beautiful to look at as they are functional. Available in both bison/mocha and black color options, regardless of which you choose both feature a top-notch full-grain leather upper construction. On the exterior, you’ll also find a waterproof GORE-TEX membrane to keep moisture out...
Combine premium oil nubuck leather with an ECCO HYDROMAX water-repellent technology, and you’ve got one of the best hiking boots out there. With contrasting dark brown and white laces, these men’s ECCO Track 25 Hydromax boots look great both on and off the trail. Regardless if you opt for the amber or coffee options, both arrive with numerous features I’ve...
