Hiking Gear
Gregory Focal & Facet Pack Review (All the Fixins, No Fat)
The Gregory Focal 48 is a great lightweight pack with more bells and whistles than most packs in this category. It fits ...
ZOLEO Satellite Communicator Review
One of the basic tenants of safe outdoor recreation is always taking a buddy with you. For multiple reasons, I have, over ...
Kodiak Boots Review: What to Expect From Canada’s Bootmaker
Kodiak, the Canadian boot brand and manufacturer, has tried to strike the perfect balance of comfort, durability, and style for consumers. At ...
Platypus GravityWorks Water Filtration System Review [2022]
A fundamental necessity of any backpacker’s gear cache is a water filter. Anyone spending more than a day or so in the ...
Kodiak Skogan Boots: Feet-on Review After Hiking Iceland
With such diverse terrain from lava fields to glaciers, Iceland was the perfect testing ground for the new Kodiak Skogan waterproof hiking ...
7 Best Walkie Talkies Reviewed (Hunting, Long-Range, Waterproof)
Walkie talkies should be used by anybody who ventures into the wild with a friend. Voices don’t carry very far in the ...
8 Best Shortwave Radios Reviewed (Transceivers, Portable Receivers)
Shortwave radios have certain advantages over other forms of radio communication, making them great for hobbyists and preppers. The shortwave radio band, ...
6 Best Mobile Ham Radios Reviewed (Dual-band & All-band)
Radios are great tools for communicating with hunting partners, emergency personnel, and other people on the trail. It’s a good idea to ...
6 Best Bear Sprays To Save Your Life (Reviewed & Tested)
Teddy bears are soft, squishy toys which can help protect children from scary nights. Real bears, though? Except maybe from afar or ...
10 Best Backpacking Tents Reviewed (Ultralight Hiking Tents)
Sleeping under the stars in the great outdoors is a fantastic way to get out and truly enjoy nature. However, going out ...