Rocky Talkie vs BCA BC Link Walkie-Talkie Comparison
Backcountry Access and Rocky Talkie make two of the best FRS two-way radios for backcountry communication. They are both well-made and easy ...
Hands-on Motorola Talkabout T800 vs T801 Review (Same Thing?)
Motorola has been making radios for a long time, and that expertise shows with the Talkabout 800 and the Talkabout 801. It ...
BCA BC Link Review: Backcountry Access BC Link 1.0
Even with expanding cell coverage, small hand-held radios have a place. Being able to communicate at the press of a button is ...
5 Best Ultralight Backpacks of 2023 (Complete Buyer’s Guide)
Last spring and summer, I was able to test 5 of the best ultralight backpacks on the market, and they are still ...
Rocky Talkie: a Real-World Review
Despite the expansion of cell coverage, small handheld radios continue to have a significant role in communication. The convenience of being able ...
Ultralight Backpacking is Ridiculous
I found myself sitting around a campfire surrounded by strangers at two o’clock in the morning in the high desert just outside ...
Backpacking Base Weight Guide (Ultralight to Traditional)
Ultralight backpacking is nothing new. In fact, Emma Gatewood, AKA Grandma Gatewood, first thru-hiked the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955 at the ...
Are Ultralight Backpacks Worth It? (Agenda-Free Advice)
Let me start with my personal bias. I enjoy moving quickly through the mountains, and that requires ultralight gear. So, do I ...
39 Best Fly Fishing Gifts (We Know They Can be Picky)
Buying gifts for the fly fisher in your life is easy. My wife might not agree with me, but let me explain. ...
Zenbivy Bed vs Light Bed Comparative Review (We Tried Both)
Zenbivy set out to make the world’s most comfortable outdoor sleeping system, and I have to admit that after using both the ...